Former Banner nurse accused of molesting incapacitated patient

By 13 News Staff

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A former nurse at Banner-University Medical Center has been arrested after allegedly molesting an incapacitated patient.

Jadd Gebrial Sarah made his initial court appearance on Wednesday, Feb. 4, where the judge set bond at $50,000.

Sarah faces charges of sexual abuse, aggravated assault, and vulnerable adult abuse.

The interim complaint shows a nursing supervisor at Banner called 911 on Feb. 2 to report an employee had sexually assaulted a patient.

Police responded to the hospital the following day and learned Sarah was the accused employee.

The document shows the victim was admitted to the hospital for seizures.

The interim complaint also states Sarah was seen on camera entering the victim’s room while she was “incapacitated by both her seizures and different medicines” and then fondling her.

The document shows that during the sexual abuse, the victim “appeared to have no ability to resist Sarah.”

The victim was able to communicate with police and said, according to the interim complaint, that the nurse did touch her.

After being read his rights, the interim complaint shows Sarah admitted “that he screwed up and he did not know why he did it and that it has never happened before.”

His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 13.

A Banner Health spokesperson sent the following statement to 13 News:

“At Banner Health, we hold ourselves and every one of our team members to the highest standards of conduct and professionalism. Immediately upon learning of an incident that occurred at one of our facilities, we contacted law enforcement. The individual involved in the incident is no longer employed by Banner Health. We remain committed to ensuring a safe environment for every patient in our care.”

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