Police charged Michael Roopmarine, 63, with two counts of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable, elderly or disabled person in the second degree, a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison.
Police said they received a tip from an individual who came to police headquarters in Hampton Bays to report that Roopmarine was physically abusing an elderly man for whom he was a live-in caretaker. Officers responded to the Hampton Bays home and found the alleged victim and Roopmarine together.
The elderly man was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. Roopmarine was taken to police headquarters for questioning and was subsequently placed under arrest and arraigned in Southampton Town Justice Court on Tuesday.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and have asked any members of the public who might have more information about the matter to call detectives at 631-702-2230 or 631-702-2238.
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Live-In Caretaker Charged With Felony Elder Abuse
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