DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs Police have arrested a woman accused of stealing an elderly woman's identity and forging checks in her name.

According to DSPD, the alleged crime was brought to their attention in late July. The victim reported suspected fraudulent activity involving checks issued from her bank account

While she reviewed her bank records, the woman found several checks made payable to Jessica Aceves that she did not recognize or recall authorizing.

Aceves was eventually arrested Sunday. She was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on identity theft, exploitation of the infirm and forgery, all felonies.