A woman has been arrested for wire fraud after allegedly stealing funds for personal use. In November of 2024, the Portage Police Department launched an investigation following a complaint from Child Care Resources, which reported several unauthorized transactions from their bank account.
The investigation revealed that over $27,000 had been siphoned to cover various personal expenses of Danielle Taylor, who was employed by Paw Paw Schools at their Cedar Street location. Taylor’s responsibilities included opening mail, which sometimes contained checks from Child Care Resources.
Using the obtained checking account and routing numbers, Taylor allegedly conducted online transactions that were used to pay for her car insurance and mortgage. When questioned, she confirmed her role at Paw Paw Schools and admitted to handling mail containing financial documents.
Law enforcement officials disclosed that Taylor had a history of similar offenses, having been convicted in Kalamazoo County for associated crimes. She is currently held at the Van Buren County Jail, where authorities are seeking a significant bond amount.
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