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$3.7M Stolen From PA Elderly Woman’s Estate, Blown On Luxury Travel, Plastic Surgery: DA
A Flourtown man is accused of exploiting an elderly woman with dementia and stealing more than $3.7 million from her estate to fund a lavish lifestyle, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Wednesday, April 23.
James Batt, 66, was charged with Felony Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult, Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, Felony Misapplication of Entrusted Property, and Felony Theft by Failure to Make Required Dispositions, according to court documents.
Prosecutors say Batt abused his position as executor and trustee of the late…
3 Manchester Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: Police
Three people at a nursing home charged after an 87-year-old man was pepper sprayed, authorities announced on Tuesday, April 15.
On Wednesday, March 19, at 8:52 p.m., officers responded to Whiting Gardens, at 3000 Hilltop Rd. for a fight between staff and the man, Manchester police said.
The patient, who was diagnosed with dementia, depression, and anxiety had become agitated and began damaging property, Lisa Erickson, a nurse at the facility told officers, police said. Erikson said she deployed pepper spray to de-escalate the situation, and the man was confined to his room, pending the arri…
Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says
After a lifetime of caring for children and serving her community, Carmel McDougall was ultimately betrayed by her own son and daughter, prosecutors alleged.
Long Island resident Michael McDougall, age 65, of Roosevelt, was indicted on manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the death of his mother, McDougall.
His sister, Nichole McDougall-Mullings, age 55, of Roosevelt, was also charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.
Earlier Report: Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Wo…
Update: Capital Region Woman Found Hours After Being Reported Missing
Update:
A woman from the region who was reported missing was located hours later.
Schenectady County resident Deidre Pangburn, age 74, of Glenville, had last been seen Tuesday morning, July 2, near Swaggertown and Worden roads.
On Tuesday afternoon, Glenville Police Chief Stephen Janik told Daily Voice that Pangburn was located and in good health.
No other details were given.
Original story:
Police are asking for help in locating a missing woman from the region.
Schenectady County resident Deidre Pangburn, age 74, of Glenville, was last seen Tuesday morning, July 2, near Swaggerto…
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days
Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days.
Gregorio Arrue, age 63, of Amityville, was last seen at around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, June 20, on Cherokee Court.
He suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police.
Arrue is 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and brown boots.
Police said he primarily speaks Spanish, and his English is limited.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County P…
Update: Missing Long Island Man Found
Update:
A missing man with dementia has been located, police said.
Yves LaRochelle, age 72, had been last seen in Glen Head on the afternoon of Monday, June 17.
Authorities announced on Wednesday, June 19 that the man had been found.
Additional details, including where he was located and his current condition, were not released.
Original Story:
Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a vulnerable adult who went missing from Long Island.
Yves LaRochelle, age 72, was last seen in Glen Head on Monday, June 17, according to th…
