Woman Arrested, Elder Abuse Alleged
By Logan Hall
A local woman charged with elder abuse and credit card fraud remains in jail after her arrest last week.
Rosalba Hernandez, 24, of Oak View, was arrested on June 29 for allegedly stealing from the 82-year-old woman for whom she was hired to provide care. The woman, who was bedridden due to illness and under hospice care, died on May 27 after the theft had been reported, according to Sheriff’s Detective Mark Burgess.
“Hernandez came in and took advantage of an elderly couple,” said Burgess, who investigated the case. “She stole from them.”
Burgess said that Hernandez had taken jewelry from the couple’s home and had used the woman’s credit cards to make purchases. Investigators also found property paid for with the victim’s credit cards in Hernandez’s home, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
The woman’s 85-year-old husband, who requested to remain anonymous, said it was a big surprise to him. “She had a really good personality,” said the husband about Hernandez. “I never would have seen it coming.”
However, the victim’s portrayal of Hernandez’s personality does not reflect her history.
On June 25, Hernandez and an accomplice were allegedly giving an unidentified male a ride heading east on Highway 150 toward Santa Paula. According to Burgess, Hernandez pulled a gun on the victim and demanded his wallet. After the man handed it over, Hernandez ordered him out of the car before fleeing the scene. Released after posting bail, Hernandez is still facing a court appearance on charges of armed robbery and making criminal threats.
According to Ventura County Superior Court records, Hernandez has been arrested multiple times for drug use and other offenses. Her rap sheet includes charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
“We believe that she committed these crimes and that the justice system will prevail against her,” said Burgess.
Hernandez remains in custody at the Ventura County Main Jail on $110,000 bail.
I too am Rosy’s cousins, her troubles I would blame on poor attention from the people she needs most in her life, parents. Unfortunately at this point in her life only an intervention will help change her life. The people who surround her on a day to day basis don’t understand that enabling her will only encourage her to continue her bad ways. Rosy I hope some day you realize only you are responsible for your life and if you want change you can make it happen. We love you, your family in Washington state.
“Maroon” as in dolt…
I actually am Rosalbas cousin and I have known her since childhood. Let me start off with saying she has had a hard life and yes she has made the choice to continue in the same path she has been for a long time. Being her relative I do not appreciate people caller her colors such a “maroon”. I especially don’t think its appropriate for complete strangers to be name calling when you don’t know the person. I hope God blesses her to open her eyes and for all you who feel the need to throw a stone.
Yes, drugs do make people do stupid things BUT SHE MADE THE CHOICE TO TAKE DRUGS.
This is very sad. Drugs make people do stupid things.
Maroon
I have known Rosie since she was 14 years old. Have not had much contact lately. A really, really sad story. I don’t believe, knowing what I know of Rosie, that there was physical abuse. I am so, so sad. For her parents and specially for the person she had/ has the ability to be.
Treat your parents with respect and love. Your children learn how to care for the elderly by your example.
a very sad story… it scares me to think of how much elder abuse goes on without anyone knowing. especially since i am “almost” old… I think everyone needs to check in on their loved ones that are elderly or infirm and make sure that what you take for granted is really going on. i sure hope the judicial system works and this woman is put away for a long time.
Rosalba Hernandez,…
What A Maroon, What A Jackweed !!!
Drug involvement too (scroll the link)–
http://www.localcrimenews.com/city/1392/Ojai-crime-news.html
Either it’s a misprint or Rosalba has been busy (or someone with her name and same age) since a Rosalba Hernandez also got in trouble as written on these same pages for being an accessory to robbing at gunpoint a man she and another fellow picked up.
EDITOR’S NOTE: No,not a misprint. She is the same person.