Anne Arundel County Woman Accused of Stealing Over $185K from Two Employers

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A Crofton woman is facing felony charges in Anne Arundel County for allegedly stealing more than $185,000 in two separate schemes while working for a private company and a state-created insurance entity. The charges highlight potential weaknesses in financial oversight and could prompt closer scrutiny of hiring and auditing practices in both private firms and public institutions.

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Carolyn Rae Aldridge, 55, has been indicted on two counts of felony theft following investigations by the Maryland Attorney General’s Fraud and Corruption Unit. In one case, she is accused of taking 96 checks totaling over $173,000 from a home improvement and general contracting business where she worked as an office manager from 2017 to 2021. The stolen checks were allegedly deposited into her personal account without company authorization.

In a separate scheme, Aldridge is also charged with stealing more than $12,000 from the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) between January 2020 and February 2021. As a part-time fiscal associate, she allegedly took 13 checks intended for others and deposited them into her own bank account.

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Both indictments suggest a pattern of financial exploitation enabled by Aldridge’s positions of trust. The allegations could lead to reforms in internal financial controls, particularly regarding check handling and employee access to company funds. Community members served by these institutions, especially MAIF policyholders, may want to monitor for any resulting changes in administrative procedures or accountability efforts.

Aldridge has not been convicted, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by the Office of the Maryland Attorney General

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