Penn man accused of stealing $118k from relative's account

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

A Penn Township man is accused of stealing $118,000 from a relative's bank account over six years.

Ronald Palicka, 56, of Penn Township is accused of stealing $118,000 from a relative's bank account over six years. PennLive reports that Palicka's grandson reported the theft. North Huntingdon investigators examined bank statements from July 2020 to June 2026, finding numerous transactions into Palicka's account and checks made out to him, including one for $12,000.

The money was allegedly used to pay various bills authorities believe were connected to Palicka, including Direct TV, Apple, Progressive Insurance, Omaha Steaks and eBay. Palicka had power of attorney over the relative's finances at the time. Messages sent to another relative showed that Palicka claimed to have a gambling addiction.

Palicka was arraigned and posted $125,000 bail. He is charged with theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, theft by deception, access device fraud, receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 30 October. Palicka did not have an attorney listed in online court records.

How it is being reported

• Pa. man charged with theft after stealing over $118k from family member: policeRonald Palicka's grandson reported the theft, which police believe began as early as July 2020.PennLive · 21 Oct, 15:28
• Penn Township man accused of stealing $118K from relative’s bank accountA Penn Township man is accused of stealing $118,000 from a relative’s bank account over six years, according to police.TribLIVE · 20 Oct, 15:38

In this story: Ronald Palicka · Penn Township · North Huntingdon

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