Defendant Shemera Dailey pleaded guilty to Felony Theft, Felony Theft Scheme, and Felony Obtaining Property from a Vulnerable Adult
Baltimore, Md. (June 12, 2026) - Today, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office announced that Defendant Shemera Dailey was convicted of Felony Theft, Felony Theft Scheme, and Felony Obtaining Property from a Vulnerable Adult after stealing $5,000 from a husband and wife while serving as the wife’s in-home caregiver while she was in hospice care. The Defendant was sentenced to three years, suspending all but 100 days of time served and three years supervised probation. Assistant State’s Attorney Farrah Champagne prosecuted this case with assistance from Economic Crimes Unit Investigator Franca Fauntleroy.
“This defendant exploited the trust placed in her by a family during one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Stealing from an individual receiving hospice care is not only a crime, but it is also a profound betrayal of a vulnerable person and those who depended on the defendant to provide compassionate care,” said State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates. “Our office takes offenses against older adults and people with disabilities extremely seriously, which is why I created the Older & Disabled Persons Unit to ensure these crimes are thoroughly investigated and victims receive the support and attention they need to feel safe coming forward. I want to thank ASA Farrah Champagne and Investigator Franca Fauntleroy for their diligent work in securing this conviction and holding the defendant accountable. We remain committed to protecting Baltimore’s most vulnerable residents and pursuing justice on their behalf.”
Defendant Shemera Dailey was employed as a caretaker for Loving Care Inc., and between May 21, 2025, and June 3, 2025, she worked as a home health care aide for a 90-year-old woman in hospice care who lived with her 94-year-old husband. The couple was extremely vulnerable due to their declining health.
On the Defendant's first day working for the couple, she stole a blank check and filled it out for $1,800.00 payable to Maybelle’s Catering LLC. The check was then deposited into the Defendant’s personal bank account. Six days later, the Defendant stole a second check and filled it out again, making it payable to Maybelle’s Catering LLC in the amount of $1,200.00. The Defendant’s bank records showed that the check was then deposited into her account. A week later, the Defendant stole a third check, filled it in for $2000.00, and deposited it into her bank account.
At no point did the Defendant have the couple’s permission to take the money. After notification of the thefts, the bank refunded the full amount of $5,000.00 to the accounts.