MOULTRIE — A Moultrie man was apprehended Monday after he allegedly took advantage of his grandmother’s illness.

Daniel Lee Baker, 25, of 853 Highway 319 N., was charged with two counts of crimes against the elderly and probation violation.

Colquitt County Sheriff’s Investigator Sgt. Jason Thompson said Baker allegedly had his grandmother’s property signed over to him. In addition to the property, his grandmother, who suffers from dementia, allegedly also gave Baker the power of attorney over her affairs.

Additional changes against Baker were pending additional information into the allegations, Thompson said.

Arrests

Moultrie Police

• Milton Jerome King, 27, of 709-B Second Ave. S.E., was charged Tuesday with battery (family violence).

• Donna Marie Epperson, 24, of 709-B Second Ave. S.E., was charged Tuesday with battery (family violence).

• Randall M. Moore, 17, of 457 W. Mulberry St. in Funston, was charged Monday with theft by shoplifting. He allegedly tried to steal a paid of Starter shoes and a T-shirt, valued at $32, from Wal-Mart on South Veterans Parkway.

Colquitt County S.O.

• Brandon Lee Bruce, 28, of 1173 Roberts Road, was charged Monday with a child support violation.

• Stanley Lamar Williams Jr., 23, of 319 E. Culpepper St. in Doerun, was charged Sunday with battery.