Woman who allegedly stole from Jacobetti Home resident arraigned

ESCANABA — An Escanaba woman could spend up to 20 years in jail after allegedly stealing funds from a resident at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans.

Frances Kreft, 37, was arraigned Wednesday in Delta County District Court.  She is charged with one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult, $100,000 or more.

Kreft was arrested November 19 after a lengthy investigation into missing funds from the Jacobetti resident.  She has a preliminary exam scheduled for December 4.