Hamilton support worker accused of stealing nearly $277K from clients with disabilities

A Hamilton support worker has been charged with fraud after she allegedly skimmed nearly $300,000 from people with developmental disabilities.

Hamilton police say the support worker cared for multiple vulnerable residents of Community Living Hamilton from Dec. 15, 2022 to Jan. 16, 2025.

The 44-year-old woman allegedly gained access to the residents’ bank accounts under the promise of assisting them with their finances.

Investigators say she diverted more than $277,000 into her account over that time.

On June 19, police arrested and charged Pamela Ellis with fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

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The executive director of Community Living Hamilton told CHCH News they immediately informed police and the people they support who may have been impacted.

“We immediately placed the employee on a leave of absence,” Sylvia D’Intino wrote in an emailed statement.

“We are confident there is no ongoing risk to the people we support in connection with this alleged incident.”

Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Hamilton police’s Crimes Against Seniors Unit at 905-540-5155.

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