Ponca City woman enters no contest plea to caregiver abuse charge

NEWKIRK — Christy Lynn Gemmill, 49, Ponca City, entered no contest pleas in Kay County District Court to charges of abuse by caregiver and violation of the Oklahoma Statute via computer.

The charges were filed on Feb. 28, 2022 after an investigation by Tonkawa police and Adult Protective Services which revealed that Gemmill took nearly $19,000 from a bank account belonging to an elderly relative. (see story)

Judge Lee Turner deferred sentencing for seven years and ruled that she must pay restitution in the amount of $18,893.43. A restitution hearing is set for May 22.