(KMZA)--A Centralia woman charged in a Nemaha County elder financial abuse case has entered a diversion agreement.

Debra Boyce was charged last July with mistreatment of an elder person and theft by deception, following an investigation by the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Department.

Authorities say the allegations involve Boyce unlawfully taking money and property from an elderly victim between December 2024 and May 2025, with a total value estimated between $25,000 and $100,000. 

Under the diversion agreement, Boyce will pay $2,000 in restitution, along with court costs and a diversion fee of nearly $400. She is also required to obey all laws and notify the county attorney if she changes her address or phone number.  

If Boyce successfully completes the twelve-month program, the case will be dismissed with prejudice. But any violation could lead to the case being reopened and going to trial.