Cambridge woman charged following theft, vulnerable adult abuse investigation

July 14, 2023

Sarah Ash,

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – A Cambridge woman has been charged with theft and vulnerable adult abuse following an investigation.

The investigation began in late May, when Cambridge Police detectives were notified by Adult Protective Services about a referral they received regarding possible financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It was learned that the victim was a 90-year-old woman who had unusual banking activity associated with her debit card. A subsequent investigation revealed that a family member and his wife had moved into the victim’s residence to help with care. After doing so, the family member and his wife had allegedly allowed five other people, including two children, to move into the residence. It was reported that the living conditions of the residence deteriorated, as several cats were brought in where they defecated throughout the residence, preventing the victim from being able to shower. There were also reports of rotting food being left on the kitchen table.

Additionally, the victim was reportedly moved from her bedroom to another smaller bedroom that was cluttered with debris, preventing the victim from being able to move around freely.

On June 6th, the victim was taken to a local hospital for health conditions, at which time a second report was filed with APS regarding her physical condition.

Between February 15th and May 17th of this year, there were multiple withdrawal transactions on the victim’s debit card at ATM machines, totaling $9,573.25. The victim told police that she had not given permission for her debit card to be used.

It was further learned that the withdrawal amounts were partially used by 33-year-old Amanda Biggs for the purchase of controlled dangerous substances.

As a result, an arrest warrant was obtained for Biggs, who was taken into custody last week in the 700 block of Race Street. Biggs was later released on her own recognizance after being charged with over 200 offenses, including: