WASHINGTON — A D.C. non-profit worker was sentenced to 7.5 months in prison after admitting she exploited two of her clients who have disabilities, telling them to shoplift clothes, sneakers and other items from Walmart and give them to her when they were finished.
Danielle Baltimore, 40, worked for a non-profit called Innovative Day LLC., where her job was to help adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities.
"Baltimore's duties included taking individuals who require assistance or supervision in a safe environment outside the home during the day," the U.S. Attorney's report said Wednesday.
The 230-day sentence for the D.C. resident was made up of two separate criminal charges: 180 days for financial exploitation of a vulnerable or elderly person and another 50 days for shoplifting.
"Baltimore placed items consisting of sneakers, clothing and various merchandise in bags and gave the bags to the victims," The U.S. Attorney said. "One victim stated they felt bad for shoplifting but complied for fear Baltimore would harm them for refusing."
The shoplifting incidents happened in December 2024 at the Walmart Supercenter on 310 Riggs Rd. NE, near the Fort Totten Metro station.
