Charges, including alleged forgery, stealing, and identity theft, are filed against a New York woman. Donna M. Nestler is charged in Daviess County Court, following the investigation by the Daviess County Sheriff’s office.
According to the Probable Cause Statement, in early June, Nestler is alleged to have used a false ID to withdraw $40,000 from the victim’s account, then went to another bank and withdrew an additional $20,000. The three additional transactions totaling more than $159,000 were made, including one after the victim found out about the withdrawals and locked the account.
Nestler allegedly had a fake driver’s license with the victim’s information and was able to make changes to the victim’s account online.
The victim identified Nestler when video of transactions showed it was a long-time friend.
Official charges filed include identity theft or attempt, Forgery, and stealing or attempt to steal from a financial institution.