Two arrested on elder abuse, domestic assault charges in Lebanon

The investigation led to officers obtaining warrants for Jessica West, 31, and Michael McConnell, 37, for domestic assault and elder abuse.

By Kassidy Brown

LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two people are facing charges for elder abuse and domestic assault, according to the Lebanon Police Department.

LPD said officers responded to a home Wednesday afternoon for a welfare check on a woman after police received reports of possible elder abuse.

When officers found the woman, they saw abrasions and swelling on her head LPD said is consistent with abuse. LPD said the woman was immediately taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.

The investigation led to officers obtaining warrants for Jessica West, 31, and Michael McConnell, 37, for domestic assault and elder abuse.

The investigation led to officers obtaining warrants for Jessica West, 31, and Michael McConnell, 37, for domestic assault and elder abuse.

The City Codes Department opened an investigation into the home Thursday morning for concerns about poor living conditions, and in that investigation, officials found that West and McConnell had returned to the home.

LPD officers responded to the home and arrested West and McConnell.

LPD said West was on probation for a previous elder abuse case and McConnell was on parole at the time of their arrest. Due to this, both will face additional charges.

The investigation remains ongoing. 

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