Benton County Hired Her to Help the Disabled, She Stands Accused of Stealing from Them

She was hired by the County to help disabled folks, but now, Stacy R. Tindall, age 53, has been arrested for stealing from them.

Here’s what happened. On Wednesday, January 21, Corvallis Police detectives served a search warrant at Tindall’s residence in the 2000 block of SW Kendra Street in Corvallis.

They then arrested her.

Tindall had formerly worked for the Benton County Health Department as a Qualified Mental Health Provider working with the Assertive Community Treatment program.

Investigators have determined that over a six-month period in 2025, Tindall unlawfully stole and used government-issued gift cards intended for her disabled clients to purchase food and other supplies. The total value of the theft is estimated to be at least $2,400 between two victims.

Additionally, the investigation revealed that Tindall failed to return electronic devices assigned to her during her employment with the County Health Department

Because the victims in this case are disabled individuals for whom Tindall had a legal duty of care, she was charged with two counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree.

According to the Benton County spokesperson Cory Grogan, Tindall was hired on August 1, 2024, and she resigned on Monday, January 19. Grogan also said, “Because this is an active investigation, Benton County has no additional information to provide at this time. The County is cooperating with the Corvallis Police Department and will defer to CPD for all updates related to this case.”

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Dunn at the Corvallis Police Department.

Tindall was arrested on the following charges:

ORS 164.055 – Theft in the First Degree (three counts)

ORS 163.205 – Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree (two counts)

ORS 165.055 – Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card