Woman faces hard time in elder financial abuse case

CONCORD - A 56-year-old Pelham woman was arrested Friday on eight extended-term class A felony counts of identity fraud, one felony count of theft by unauthorized taking, and one extended-term class B felony count of theft by unauthorized taking.

The identity fraud charges allege that between March 28, 2019, and January 9, 2020, in Derry Irene Jutras (a.k.a. Irene Nutter), posed as the 86-year-old victim, by falsely representing her on credit applications to online retailers and credit card companies, including Citibank, N.A. (Best Buy), JP Morgan Chase, TJX companies, Inc., and Country Door.

Prosecutors are seeking an extended-term of imprisonment on these charges, alleging that Jutras, in committing the crimes, intended to take advantage of the victim's age and/or disability.

Each of the charges carries a maximum possible penalty of 30 years in the State Prison, and a $4,000 fine.

The extended-term class A felony charge of theft by unauthorized taking alleges that Jutras, pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, obtained or exercised unauthorized control over money in an Enterprise Bank account, property of the victim. The extended-term class B felony charge of theft by unauthorized taking alleges that Jutras obtained or exercised unauthorized control over money in a Triangle Credit Union bank account, property of C.K., valued in the aggregate at more than $1,000 but less than $1,500.

The State is seeking an extended-term of imprisonment on these charges on the same basis as the identity fraud charges. Each of these charges carries a maximum possible penalty of 30 years in the State Prison, and a $4,000 fine.

Jutras was released on cash bail and an arraignment date will be scheduled in the Rockingham County Superior Court.