The parents of a developmentally disabled man who lives at a state facility here are calling for justice after the former business administrator of the home has been accused of stealing from the residents and from the home's financial accounts.

Douglas Carter is charged with theft, forgery, money laundering and theft in office after a lengthy investigation by the State Inspector General.

He was arraigned on the charges in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Thursday and was released on bond.

Jeff and Betty Fox said they were shocked and disturbed by the case. Their son, 31-year-old Matthew, has autism and cannot care for himself. Jeff said their son has enjoyed living at the state facility. State funds and the personal bank accounts were targeted in the theft scheme.

"These are very vulnerable individuals who are there because they cannot fend for themselves," Fox said.

Montgomery County Assistant Prosecutor Ward Barrentine said Carter developed a sophisticated system of forging checks from the state account to himself and then depositing the checks into his own credit union account. The total amount taken came to $429,000.

Authorities said Carter spent the money on trips and gifts for his girlfriend, including an engagement ring. "He also paid for liposuction for himself," Barrentine said.

Jeff Fox said he would like to see Carter prosecuted and for restitution to be made. "He steals from my son and from other people's sons and daughters and in a sense from anybody who pays a penny in tax. That would be about all of us," Fox said.

Investigators said Carter was found out after a teller at his credit union called authorities to report unusually large deposits of cash. Barrentine said he is unsure if there are any funds left unspent. He said if Carter is convicted, his state pension funds could be applied by the courts to restitution but those funds total only $30,000.

An attorney for Carter did not return a request for comment. In court Thursday, Carter entered a plea of not guilty.