Detective agency owner faces multiple felony charges involving financial crimes from an elderly woman’s estate

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The owner of a Case Detective Services, Craig Case is facing dozens of felony charges involving his financial dealings linked the the account of an elderly Montecito woman.

Case was already in court this week in a felony identity theft case involving a gun permit he held with a signature from Sheriff Bill Brown. The District Attorney's office says that signature was forged.

In the latest court documents, Case was linked to Nancy Coglizer who had the power of attorney for the estate of a 94-year old Montecito woman.

Case is alleged to have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in checks generally in the amounts around $5000. for services he did not provide.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Brian Cota said the charges include crimes of theft from an elder, conspiracy, grand theft and preparing false documentary evidence.

For the forgery charges, attorney Josh Lynn represents Case. It is not known if he has an attorney for the recent financial charges.

Case is in Santa Barbara County jail with a bail of $250,000. A bail hearing is set for next Wednesday.