In August 2025, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a citizen regarding a possible theft. The case was assigned to a criminal investigator, who determined that Benjamin Earl Kimbrell, from Graceville had been living with the elderly victim while posing as a contractor to perform work on her trailer.
During that time, Kimbrell is alleged to have taken antique coins valued at more than $3,000 and attempted to sell them to multiple individuals.
As a result of the investigation, active warrants have been issued for Kimbrell on the following charges:
Exploitation of the Elderly, Theft, Falsely Identifying as a Contractor
Sheriff John Tate and the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office remain committed to protecting our citizens, especially the elderly, from exploitation and fraud.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Benjamin Earl Kimbrell is asked to contact the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 547-4421.
