- Thursday July 23rd, 2015 :: 03:23 p.m. EDT
Ex-Wife Arrested for Identity Deception
Vigo County—This afternoon at approximately 3:00, the ex-wife of a Terre Haute man turned herself in to Indiana State Police at the Vigo County Jail, in response to a Vigo County Division 1 arrest warrant issued this morning.
Arrested: Donna J. Ellerman, age 38, of Terre Haute, IN.
Charge: Identity Deception (felony)
Bond $2,500 with 10%
The investigation began early this year when the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office requested assistance from detectives with the Indiana State Police. During the course of the investigation, probable cause developed indicating Ms. Ellerman used the identity of her ex-husband to access his personal health insurance account information on or about July 5, 2013.
The case was investigated by ISP Detective Tony Guinn. Assisting were ISP Detective Chris Carter, ISP Trooper Ted Robertson, Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office and the Terre Haute Police Department.
A mug photo may be obtained via the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office website.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Putnamville District 53-Putnamville, IN
1927 U.S. 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-653-4114
Joe Watts
Public Information Office
[email protected]
765-653-4114