A Truckee resident was arrested May 22 on multiple counts of check fraud, forgery, theft, burglary and financial related elder abuse.

Richard Copeland, 48, had allegedly been stealing money and other items from his family members for several months.

Once discovered by other family members, they reported their suspicions to law enforcement.

Copeland’s bail was set at $25,000.

 — Lake Tahoe News staff report