Cedar Man Bound Over for Trial in Felony Charges for Alleged Embezzlement of Elderly Victim
A 34-year-old Cedar man has been bound over for trial on felony charges for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from an elderly victim suffering from dementia. The man, Donovan Leonard, allegedly misused his power of attorney to sell assets and withdraw…
Traverse City Cadillac, MI, October 30, 2026 —
A 34-year-old man from Cedar, identified as Donovan Leonard, is set to face trial on felony charges following accusations of embezzling over $100,000 from an elderly victim. The victim is reported to be suffering from dementia.
The allegations state that Leonard misused his power of attorney, a legal authority granted to act on behalf of another person, to engage in fraudulent financial activities. Investigators claim Leonard proceeded to sell assets and withdraw funds from the victim’s accounts without proper authorization. Further accusations include the filing of fraudulent receipts, suggesting an attempt to conceal the alleged misappropriation of funds.
The case is currently proceeding in Clare County. The felony charges indicate the seriousness of the alleged offenses, which could carry significant penalties if convicted. The specifics of the assets sold or the exact nature of the fraudulent receipts were not detailed in the available information.
The legal process moving forward, known as being bound over for trial, signifies that a judge has found sufficient evidence to proceed with the case to a higher court for a potential trial. This stage follows preliminary hearings where the prosecution presents evidence to establish probable cause. The name of the elderly victim was not provided. The total amount allegedly stolen exceeds $100,000.
Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Giles on www.9and10news.com, see more information here.
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