A Chicago man accused of impersonating a lawyer and tricking an 88-year-old Algonquin woman into sending him thousands of dollars has pleaded guilty to theft.

Ronnie Ross, 38, was sentenced to three years in prison, of which he must serve 50%, followed by six months of mandatory supervised release, according to an order signed by Judge Mark Gerhardt filed in McHenry County court.

On or about March 20, 2023, Ross, while using someone else’s “stolen identity” and “impersonating legitimate attorneys,” deceived the woman into sending two separate Zelle payments of $2,570 and $2,430, court records show.

Ross was also accused of tricking the woman into sending him her credit card, driver’s license and Social Security numbers via the telephone, according to the complaint.

He will receive cred

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