Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
The Nebraska State Patrol reports that a Pawnee City man is in jail charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly uncle.
A five-month long investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol has led to the arrest of Lewis D. Rakosnik, 55, Pawnee City on felony charges of knowing and intentional abuse of a vulnerable adult. The investigation revealed over a period of 11-months Rakosnik liquidated more than $600,000 of his uncle’s assets.
In February 2011, Rakosnik was contacted by a friend of his uncle’s and asked to care for the elderly gentleman who was ill. In March 2011, Rakosnik moved into his uncle’s Pawnee City home and was given durable power of attorney. The investigation revealed during that time, he sold land, cashed out CD’s and transferred money from this uncle’s bank account.
Rakosnik was taken into custody without incident Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 at his uncle’s home in Pawnee City. He was lodged in the Johnson County Jail.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Doniphan Co search warrant leads to 3 arrests
Horton truck driver seriously injured in Monday wreck
Sex crimes charges hold Atchison teen
Fleeing, drugs, hold Atchison man
Attempted bike escape earns prison stay
Atchison's USD 409 names new Superintendent
Falls City Officials respond to criticism
Third day Superintendent candidate named by USD 409
Former 1st District Legislative candidate wins defamation case
ATCH CO SO seeks tips regarding stolen motorcycle
USD 415 to begin alternative education program
Expansion of Atchison skatepark planned
NioCorp to begin 12-week drilling program
Olathe woman arrested in Jackson Co on drug charges
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief to retire
Two new members appointed to Brown Co Planning Commission
USD 409's Honeywell named as superintendent finalist
LATEST STORIES
Seatbelt surveys coming to local counties
Commission approves bid for chip sealing county roadways
Hiawatha City Commission approves fireworks on trial basis
Falls City Sacred Heart Students earn medals at State Journalism contest
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief to retire
ATCH CO SO seeks tips regarding stolen motorcycle
Fleeing, drugs, hold Atchison man
RELATED STORIES
Mayor's choice for council fails vote
Fire At Pawnee City Subway Restaurant
Future Improvements Meeting To Be Held in Pawnee City
Pawnee City Pool Project Time Line Updated
Grant Funds To Aid Pawnee City Business
Pawnee City Sales Tax Increase Readied
Ground Broken For Pawnee City Assisted Living Facility
Hiawatha, Ks 66434