The charge was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District. The court file number is 04-CR-26-1283.<\/p>\n
Court records allege Bachmann misused money belonging to a vulnerable adult identified as A.H.<\/p>\n
The alleged conduct occurred between March 25 and April 22, 2026. The complaint lists the disputed value between $1,000 and $5,000.<\/p>\n
The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years. It also carries a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Investigation Followed Several Reports<\/h2>\n
The complaint says authorities first reviewed an adult abuse report in May 2025.<\/p>\n
A.H. told investigators that Bachmann lived with her and handled household finances.<\/p>\n
Later reports raised additional concerns about A.H.\u2019s money and possible neglect.<\/p>\n
During a December welfare check, Bachmann said she helped A.H. with financial matters.<\/p>\n
She also said A.H. kept cash inside the home. A.H. sometimes wrote checks for cash withdrawals.<\/p>\n
Investigators returned in March 2026 and reported signs of possible cognitive problems.<\/p>\n
A.H. reportedly gave short answers and knew little about her finances.<\/p>\n
Financial Records Reviewed<\/h2>\n
Adult protection staff later reviewed account records connected to A.H.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Bachmann received about $7,700 from the account during 2025.<\/p>\n
Investigators also alleged some money was used toward Bachmann\u2019s personal debt.<\/p>\n
Bachmann denied taking A.H.\u2019s money during an initial interview.<\/p>\n
She said withdrawn cash may have been stored somewhere inside the residence.<\/p>\n
Officials told Bachmann to locate the money and document future transactions.<\/p>\n
They also warned her against borrowing money to replace missing funds.<\/p>\n
More Withdrawals Alleged<\/h2>\n
The complaint says Bachmann later admitted using some money for a personal loan.<\/p>\n
She also said A.H. sometimes paid her for work around the house.<\/p>\n
Court documents list later withdrawals of $500, $800, and $1,000.<\/p>\n
Those transactions allegedly occurred after officials raised concerns about the missing money.<\/p>\n
The complaint says withdrawals after March 19 totaled $2,300.<\/p>\n
A doctor later reported that A.H. had cognitive impairment.<\/p>\n
The doctor supported appointing a guardian or conservator for financial management.<\/p>\n
An emergency guardian and conservator was appointed on April 22.<\/p>\n
That was also the date of the final alleged $1,000 withdrawal.<\/p>\n
Bachmann was later arrested after a court issued a protection order.<\/p>\n
The order barred contact with A.H. It also prohibited further financial exploitation.<\/p>\n
Charges are accusations. Bachmann is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota\u2019s financial exploitation law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information about reporting suspected abuse is available through Minnesota Adult Protective Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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