Man convicted of elder abuse in Scott County to serve next two decades in prison

Lisa Kuwamura, a former account clerk for the Kauai Sheriff Division, admitted to manipulating computer records to receive unearned compensation.(HNN)

By Jake Pietrasz

SCOTT COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man convicted of elder abuse in Scott County will be spending the next two decades in prison.

On April 27, Judge Zachary Walden sentenced Jesse William Slaven to a total combined sentence of 20 years in prison.

District Attorney General Jared Effler said following a trial on Feb. 13, a jury found Slaven guilty of three counts of aggravated abuse of an elderly person and one count of assault upon a law enforcement officer.

No additional information was released. 

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A personal assistant stole $10M from her wealthy employers, spending it on Gucci, Cartier and credit card debt. How to spot elder financial abuse

Story by Monique Danao

Catalina Corona, a personal assistant to an elderly couple in New York admitted to stealing $10 million from her employers, according to CNBC (1). This case of fraud and elder abuse against Richard Schmeelk —a retired Salomon Brothers investment banker — and his wife, Priscilla, went undetected for seven years. 

Personal assistant steals $10 million

Prosecutors say that Corona used fraudulent checks, unauthorized transfers and impersonation tactics to siphon money from the Schmeelks' accounts between 2017 and 2024.

Even after Richard Schmeelk died in 2022 at age 97, the fraud continued.

The stolen funds were used to finance a luxury lifestyle, including purchases from Gucci, Cartier and Louis Vuitton, as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card payments.

The scheme only came to light when a bank flagged a suspicious $1,500 check in 2024, which raises questions about how long the fraud might have continued if not for that intervention.

Corona now faces a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison. 

A growing, yet hidden problem

Cases like this are not isolated. According to the FBI, elder fraud led to nearly $5 billion (2) in reported losses in 2024, with more than 147,000 complaints filed.

The actual number is likely much higher, since many victims never report abuse — whether because they're unaware it's happening, feel embarrassed or depend on the person exploiting them.

These cases are especially troubling because of the role of trust. Financial abuse often isn't carried out by strangers, but by people already inside the victim's circle, such as caregivers, assistants, relatives or advisors.

Once that trust is established, it can be difficult to detect when something goes wrong.

How financial abuse happens

In this case, prosecutors allege Corona wrote hundreds of checks to herself, transferred funds into her own accounts and continued the fraud even after Richard Schmeelk died.

Elderly financial abuse can be difficult to detect, especially when it unfolds gradually. Warning signs include unusual financial activity, such as sudden withdrawals, large transfers or unexplained purchases that don't match typical spending habits.

Other red flags include changes in banking behaviour — such as new authorized signers or unexpected shifts in account access — as well as missing documents, unpaid bills or confusion about finances.

Caregivers who display unexplained wealth can also signal potential abuse. You can also watch out for individuals who have become withdrawn or defensive when discussing money.

How to protect yourself and loved ones

While no system is foolproof, there are steps elderly individuals and families can take to reduce the risk of financial abuse:

1. Review finances: A good tip is to review your bank and credit card statements on a regular basis. Make sure to set up alerts for unusual activity or large transactions.

2. Separate financial responsibilities: Avoid giving one person complete control over finances. Use checks and balances, such as requiring dual authorization for large transactions.

3. Use professional oversight: Involve a trusted financial advisor, accountant or lawyer who can provide independent oversight.

4. Limit access where possible: Grant only the level of access necessary. For example, a caregiver may need to pay bills — but not transfer funds or write checks.

5. Stay connected: Isolation increases vulnerability. Elderly individuals should have regular check-ins with family or friends who can review and monitor their financial accounts.

6. Act quickly: If you notice suspicious activity, contact the bank immediately, document the issue and report it to local authorities or relevant fraud agencies.

This particular case shows that even individuals with decades of financial experience can become victims when safeguards aren't in place.

Financial abuse often thrives in silence and builds gradually until the damage is significant.

The takeaway is to remain vigilant.

In many cases, the difference between catching fraud early and discovering it years later comes down to one thing: paying attention to the small signs before they become big losses. 

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ABA Foundation testifies on protecting older Americans from financial exploitation

During a Senate hearing today, the American Bankers Association Foundation outlined the critical role banks play in protecting older Americans from fraud and financial exploitation while calling for strengthened national coordination, expanded financial literacy efforts and clear federal authority for banks to intervene when exploitation is expected.

The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on financial education tools to help prevent fraud. In prepared remarks, Sam Kunjukunju, vice president for consumer engagement at the ABA Foundation, explained that banks are uniquely positioned to help older customers recognize and avoid scams due to their trusted, long-standing relationships and daily interactions with consumers.

Still, banks can’t fight fraud alone, he said.

“While the banking industry is investing significantly in protecting older people, the scale and sophistication of today’s scams require a strategic and coordinated national response,” Kunjukunju said. “America needs a nationwide public education campaign that brings together federal agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector to deliver a unified, consistent message.”

Legislative tools

A national effort to fight fraud must be grounded in a broader commitment to lifelong financial literacy, and it should align with key life milestones, including entering the workforce, managing credit, starting a family, purchasing a home and planning for retirement, Kunjukunju said.

He also called on Congress to consider legislation that would provide banks with clear authority and safe harbor protections to delay or hold transactions when elder financial exploitation is suspected to help safeguard older Americans at moments of heightened vulnerability.

“Through sustained investments in education, training, cross-sector partnerships, and responsible innovation, we continue to strengthen the frontline defenses to combat elder financial exploitation,” Kunjukunju said. “But as our population ages and financial crimes grow more sophisticated, these efforts must be accompanied by a policy framework capable of meeting the moment.”

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Woman accused of abusing 87-year-old in Sandy Springs

By WSBTV.com News Staff

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A woman is facing multiple charges after a police investigation into elder abuse in Sandy Springs.

Sandy Springs detectives arrested Jeanine Pullins on Thursday, following an investigation into allegations of abuse in the 1900 block of Huntingdon Chase.

Pullins is charged with four counts of elder abuse or neglect and two counts of battery against a person over the age of 65.

Police say the victim, an 87-year-old, suffered injuries during the incident and received medical treatment.

Pullins was booked into the Fulton County Jail.

The police department said the investigation involved assistance from Adult Protective Services and Fulton County Animal Control.

“Sandy Springs Police remain committed to protecting vulnerable members of our community,” the department said.

SSPD encourages anyone who sees concerning behavior to report it to the police. 

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Charlotte County man accused of elder abuse after 911 call

by Madison Monroe Adams

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. —  An affidavit from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said William Hartin was arrested after he was accused of elder abuse following a call to 911 Tuesday night, where he was reportedly crying hysterically and asking for resources to help care for his 92-year-old mother with dementia.

An affidavit said Hartin told the operator that caring for his mother was too much and that he needed help or he would reportedly put her on the street, leaving her homeless.

Charlotte County deputies arrived at his home at Maple Leaf Golf and Country Club on Kings Highway and found the older woman outside in a wheelchair. It was less than 50 degrees, and she was cold. The woman told deputies she was freezing and began to cry.

Sarah Gualco from the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida emphasized the importance of avoiding burnout and stress to prevent cases of elder abuse.

"We want to avoid burnout. We want to avoid stress and ultimately prevent cases of elder abuse," Gualco said.

She noted that over 80% of the calls they receive are from individuals seeking funded long-term care services.

"I would say over 80% of calls we receive are individuals looking for funded long-term care services," Gualco said.

She added that their help is free and available through a hotline. HELPLINE: 866-413-5337

"We can do what is available to help, create, basically, a safety net for this family so that, you know, it doesn't result in a crisis or tragedy like this," Gualco said.

Gualco explained that the agency acts as a coordinated entry for state and federal services, including long-term care services available through funded programs.

"We're kind of like coordinated entry for some state and federal services, long-term care services that are available through funded programs," she said.

She stressed the importance of knowing about their services before a crisis occurs.

"The message we try to push out is know us before you need us. Because often when individuals are in the midst of crisis, and they reach out, we might not be able to respond as immediately as a crisis would require," Gualco said. 

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Ohio AG announces new partnerships to combat elder abuse, financial exploitation

by The Guardian

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Monday announced two new partnerships aimed at increasing awareness of elder abuse and stopping financial exploitation before it harms older residents.

The Ohio Bankers League and the Ohio Health Care Association are joining the Attorney General’s Office as part of a statewide campaign to educate Ohioans about warning signs of elder abuse and how to prevent it. The effort builds on a partnership announced last fall with the Ohio Pharmacists Association.

“Elder abuse doesn’t always leave bruises,” Yost said. “Sometimes it looks like unusual withdrawals or a sudden change in financial behavior. Our financial institutions are a first line of defense.”

Under the new partnerships, the organizations will participate in training to identify signs and symptoms of elder abuse and financial exploitation. The groups will also distribute educational materials and use their websites and member networks to expand outreach and encourage reporting.

“When you’re dealing with an epidemic, you need a big army,” Yost said at a press conference with representatives of the trade associations. “These partnerships are critical.”

As scams targeting older adults grow more sophisticated, financial institutions are often positioned to spot potential red flags, including suspicious withdrawals, unusual check-writing patterns and sudden wire transfers. Through coordination with law enforcement and improved reporting, banks can help prevent financial losses.

“On behalf of the Ohio Bankers League and Ohio’s community banks, I want to thank Attorney General Yost and his team for inviting us to be a partner in this critically important effort to combat elder financial fraud,” said Mike Adelman, president and CEO of the Ohio Bankers League, which represents more than 170 FDIC-insured financial institutions. “This partnership matters, and it sends a powerful message to Ohioans that government and local banks are standing together to protect our most vulnerable neighbors.”

Health-care providers, including assisted-living communities, home care and hospice providers, and skilled nursing facilities, also may be in a position to identify signs of physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

“For every Ohio Health Care Association member, the safety, well-being and compassionate care of residents, especially in their most vulnerable moments, are our highest priorities,” said Scott Wiley, CEO of the Ohio Health Care Association, which represents more than 1,300 providers statewide. “Every Ohioan entrusted to our care deserves to feel safe, respected, seen and valued.”

According to the Attorney General’s Office, reported elder abuse in Ohio has increased 400% over the past seven years. Estimates indicate that one in 10 Ohioans age 60 or older experience abuse, though only one in five cases is reported.

Sara Kilpatrick, executive director and CEO of the Ohio Pharmacists Association, said her organization is working with the Attorney General’s Office to distribute educational materials, including information printed on prescription bags and window-ledge cards for pharmacies.

“Too many older Ohioans suffer in silence,” she said. “Pharmacists are in a unique position to help protect and support these vulnerable neighbors.”

Since October, the Attorney General’s Office has expanded its awareness campaign urging Ohioans to learn the warning signs of elder abuse and financial exploitation and report suspected cases. A central component is a video titled What’s Done in the Dark, shared by the office’s Elder Justice Unit and partner agencies.

The state’s Elder Abuse Commission recently released its biennial report outlining prevention efforts, training initiatives and coordination among agencies focused on protecting older adults.

Officials encourage Ohioans who suspect elder abuse, neglect or financial exploitation to contact local law enforcement or their county Adult Protective Services office. 

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Florida CEO says fraudsters stole her logo, along with customers and their cash in a case of 'elder abuse'. Protect yourself from real-estate scams

The owner of a Florida mobile home brokerage is warning the public of a fraud in which impersonators are using her brand to steal customers and their deposits.

Michelle Vanderbilt runs American Mobile Home Sales, a Tampa-area brokerage that helps people buy and sell manufactured homes on leased land in Florida (1).

Many of her clients are older adults seeking affordable housing, which is why she calls this scam “elder abuse.”

“It makes me sick,” Vanderbilt told Tampa’s 8 On Your Side (2). “I just feel so bad for these individuals because they’ve been fooled.”

She first learned about the scam when angry customers showed up at her company’s headquarters demanding answers after being swindled out of their deposits — by imposters.

There was no record of sales with her company. But when she probed, she learned con artists had appropriated her brand and address, even using a similar logo in their social media posts.

The fraudsters pressured innocent victims — who thought they were buying tiny homes — into sending deposits via the e-transfer system Zelle. The would-be buyers agreed to send money before seeing the property or meeting a sales rep.

Sadly, they’re unlikely to get their money back because they authorized those transactions.

Targeting older adults in mobile-home fraud

As housing costs rise and supply falls across the U.S., mobile homes (also known as manufactured homes) are being marketed as an affordable retirement housing option — making the industry a prime target for fraudsters keen to prey on older Americans.

Scams could involve listings with stolen photos (or even AI-generated photos). They entice buyers with great ‘deals,’ so long as they act quickly — which means not seeing the home in person.

In this case, fraudsters advertised the sale of tiny homes (which typically range from 400 to 600 sq. ft.) on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, offering too-good-to-be-true ‘deals’ like $1,000 down. Turns out, the deals really were too good to be true.

But even people who thought they did their homework could have fallen for the scheme.

“They Google the address and yes, it’s here," Vanderbilt told 8 On Your Side. "They can go to the Florida State website and verify that we are a manufactured home dealer,”

The scammers even created a fake social media presence, ripping off Vanderbilt’s New Year’s post complete with her company’s logo and posting it on their fake account.

Thanks to AI, it’s getting easier for fraudsters to impersonate legitimate businesses, banks or government agencies using spoofed IDs (false digital identities). 

For example, caller ID spoofing makes it look like a call is coming from a trusted source; the same technique can be used for emails and websites.

The FBI reports that con artists target older adults because they tend to have good credit, own homes and have decent savings. They’re also trusting. (3)

In 2024, FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recorded 147,000 complaints from victims 60 and older, representing $4.9 billion in losses — a 43% year-over-year spike in losses from 2023. (4)

 

How to protect yourself from real-estate scams

When it comes to real-estate scams, there are tip-offs you can watch for before handing over your cash — starting with offers that seem too good to be true.

Beware if the company demands:

• an urgent upfront payment
• a wire transfer or other unusual payment method (for example, Zelle)
• that you to move funds into a ‘secure’ account.

If the company has a physical presence (as with American Mobile Home Sales), verify the details of the purchase in person at the stated address before putting any money down as a deposit.

Make sure you get everything in writing and have a lawyer look over the purchase agreement.

Once you do make a deposit, consider sending it to an escrow account (in which a third party holds funds during a transaction, released once all conditions are met) rather than sending it directly to the seller.

Businesses who’ve been targeted by impersonators should follow Vanderbilt’s lead and take proactive steps to warn potential victims — and protect their reputation.

Not only has Vanderbilt gone public in the media, she’s also used social media platform reporting tools to flag the fake accounts and posts.

In addition, she contacted the Clearwater Police Department, which has launched an investigation, the Better Business Bureau, the state licensing board, the U.S. Department of State and the Federal Trade Commission.

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is another option, along with your state’s Secretary of State or business filing agency.

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Man found guilty of murdering elderly roommate in east Bakersfield

by BakersfieldNow Staff

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man faces up to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted of killing an elderly man back in June 2025 in east Bakersfield.

The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on January 28, 2026, a Kern County jury found Jason Aguilar Garibay guilty of first-degree murder, elder abuse, and great bodily injury on someone over 70.

The DA’s office said in the early morning hours of June 2, 2025, Garibay confronted another tenant of the room and board facility where they were both living. According to Bakersfield police, it happened in the 400 block of South Williams Street.

Garibay got control of the victim, 74-year-old Domingo Trevino, kicking and stomping his head more than 20 times while on the ground, according to the DA’s office. Garibay stopped his assault briefly to get a third tenant to see his behavior.

After returning to the scene, Garibay continued stomping on Trevino. Eventually, Garibay ceased his attack and went to his room upstairs. Trevino was pronounced dead on scene.

The DA’s office said he suffered massive trauma to his head and neck as a result of kicking and stomping. In a release, it said, “The scene was covered in blood and the stairs upon which Mr. Trevino was killed, were broken by the force caused by Garibay. “

Garibay was taken out of the apartment when law enforcement arrived. During an interview with law enforcement, Garibay admitted to the crime and stated that he intended to kill Trevino, according to the DA’s office. The DA’s office said Garibay also stated that it was his choice to kill Trevino and that he was proud of what he did. 

District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer commented, “Elders in our community are particularly vulnerable and therefore more prone to being targeted by abusers. This act was among the most serious cases of elder abuse our community has witnessed, resulting in a devastating outcome. Our office is committed to pursuing justice through sentencing and ensuring that Garibay pays for the life he took.”

Garibay’s sentencing is set for February 27, 2026, where he faces up to 25 years to life in prison. 

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Woman Accused of Conning Elderly Santa Barbara Scientist Out of Her Home, Cars, and $3 Million in Assets

Inna Vladimirovna Cook Faces Eight Felony Counts of Theft, Fraud, and Money Laundering

By Tyler Hayden

Inna Vladimirovna Cook, left, and Jane Doe in November 2022 | Credit: Courtesy

For many years, Jane Doe lived an accomplished yet solitary life. A brilliant research scientist, she received a medal in 1969 for helping put a man on the moon and in 1974 moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a career in defense technology. She held senior positions that required high-level government clearances, most recently at Applied Research Associates in Goleta, and worked long hours, even into her eighties. “We never knew exactly what she did, but we knew she was a workaholic,” said Doe’s sister, Gayle Aruta. 

The other focus of Doe’s life was serving on the board of the homeowner association that manages her condominium complex off Modoc Road. She was an active member for two decades and took pride in making the small community a pleasant place to live. So, when Doe suffered a perforated bowel in 2022 that required a long stay in Cottage Hospital’s ICU, a fellow boardmember ― 61-year-old Russian national Inna Vladimirovna Cook, who also shared Doe’s love of cats and houseplants ― offered to help her get back on her feet.

Eighteen months later, on February 5, 2025, Santa Barbara authorities raided the home that Doe and Cook shared and discovered Doe, hungry and thirsty, lying under a deflated air mattress. “They found her alone essentially starving, eating only oranges and tomatoes, which are both high in potassium, which damaged her kidneys,” court documents state. Officials soon discovered Doe had recently signed possession of her condo, cars, cash, and investments ― assets worth more than $3 million ― over to Cook.

Police arrested Cook and prosecutors charged her with eight felony counts of elder abuse, theft, and money laundering. At a court hearing later this month, she will likely face additional charges and enhancements. Cook, currently out on bail, has pleaded not guilty and could not be reached for comment. Her attorney declined to discuss the case. Cook has also been hit with a civil lawsuit filed by Doe’s family that seeks substantial damages. As a victim, Doe asked that her identity remain private.

From the moment they met, Aruta had a bad feeling about Cook. “I realized within seconds of meeting her that there is something wrong with this woman,” Aruta said of their first encounter after Doe was discharged from the hospital and getting settled back home. “I did not like her,” she said. “But my sister said she was a friend, so I gave it grace.”

Aruta accused Cook of “worming” her way into Doe’s mind when she was sick and weak, slowly but surely cutting her off from the few people in her life and taking control of her finances. Doe, 84 years old, was always a shy and submissive person, Aruta said, and her convalescence made her even more vulnerable. “She was a sitting duck,” Aruta said. “A perfect mark.”

The “brainwashing” process was gradual, Aruta alleged, but the warning signs started early. It began with Doe canceling plans more than once with Aruta, who then started receiving odd emails from Doe that she suspected were written by Cook. Aruta, who lives in San Diego, became so worried that she called for a wellness check on her sister, but when the police knocked on her door, Doe said she was fine.

After that, Aruta received an angry email, supposedly written by Doe, telling Aruta to stay out of her life. “My sister is especially nonconfrontational, and that email was very confrontational,” Aruta said. Over the next few months, Aruta and Doe’s neighbors called in six more welfare checks, but each time authorities responded they couldn’t find sufficient reason to act. 

“The police need probable cause to break down a door ― a body, an injury, a call for help ― and social workers can’t enter a home without the police,” Aruta explained. “That’s why this took so long. Cook was so good at walking that line of evading probable cause.” Aruta wondered though, if seven calls for a single individual, especially if that person is ill and elderly, should prompt more aggressive action. “The synergy of all those calls should be met with a heightened response,” she said.

Then, Doe disappeared. Aruta drove north and found her condo empty. She filed a missing person report, put up flyers, and inquired at the coroner’s office, but learned nothing. It was only when Cook was arrested for DUI after crashing into a tree on Las Positas Road that detectives discovered she had moved Doe to another property that she had purchased with Doe’s money, and which was dead-bolted from the inside. That’s where they found Doe “drugged, malnourished, and suffering other health issues,” the lawsuit states.

Authorities discovered a dehydrated and malnourished Jane Doe under a deflated air mattress | Credit: Courtesy

Just 48 hours after being rescued, “my sister said it was like her mind had been cleared of a fog,” Aruta said. “She knows what that woman did to her,” calling Cook a “predator” and “a lying liar who loves to lie.” This Christmas, Doe sent a letter to an investigator that thanked him for saving her life. She now lives in an assisted living facility at a location Aruta would rather keep confidential because the family is still scared of Cook, who also owns property in Naples, Florida. “We don’t know how far her tentacles reach,” Aruta said. 

Doe’s family has since recovered some of her assets, but are still fighting for $1 million in investments and cash that remains missing, $150,000 of which Cook allegedly spent on gold, lingerie, and large Amazon orders. She also accrued more than $600,000 in tax penalties and interest from the sudden liquidation of Doe’s stock holdings. “We want justice, which means incarceration and restitution,” Aruta said. Officials have put a lis pendens on Cook’s Calle de los Amigos home, which prevents her from selling it.

The silver lining to the otherwise awful experience is that Doe, once isolated in her work, is now meeting new people, making friends, and reconnecting with family. A couple of men have also shown interest. “She’s safe now,” Aruta said. “She has new stories to tell, and that’s healthy.”

The case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Brian Cota, who specializes in white-collar and elder abuse crimes, and who frequently secures stiff prison sentences for offenders. The next hearing is January 26 in Santa Barbara Superior Court.

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Elder abuse leads to guilty pleas for husband, daughter in death of Bonnie Nightingale, 71

By Jen Samuel

WEST CHESTER — The tragic end of one woman’s life still led to minimal sentences imposed upon her daughter and husband in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in an elder abuse case prosecuted by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Richard Nightingale, 78, and daughter, Kaci Nightingale, 40, will each serve one-week in prison.

Bonnie Marie Nightingale was found dead on a mattress placed on the floor inside her West Sadsbury home on July 20, 2021. Her cause of death was ruled cerebral infarction due to atherosclerosis. Other conditions of death included severe malnutrition, severe dehydration, decubitus ulcers and coronary atherosclerosis.

A certification of death provided by the Chester County Coroner’s Office on Jan. 15 still listed her manner of death as “undetermined.” She’d suffered from dementia for nearly a decade.

Christina VandePol was the Chester County coroner in 2021 when she reported the death of Bonnie Nightingale, 71, to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office due to concern for abuse. The case was then referred to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.

Charges were filed against Bonnie’s husband and daughter on July 7, 2023, after years of investigation. Richard and Kaci were charged with neglect of care of a dependent person, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and aggravated assault.

Further, Kaci was employed by a home health service provider as a personal care assistant and received monetary compensation for this employment, according to the criminal complaint. Bonnie was last seen by a doctor in 2015.

A trial began on Oct. 30 and lasted three days until Richard Nightingale and Kaci Nightingale reached an open plea agreement with the state just prior to the jury rendering verdicts. Both pleaded guilty to neglect of a care-dependent person. As such, several other charges were dropped. The maximum sentence is seven years for neglect of a care-dependent person.

Kaci also pleaded guilty to a fraud-related charge of provider-prohibited acts for accepting money for care services she didn’t provide her mother toward the end of her life.

Judge Bret Binder presided over the case and issued the sentencing on Jan. 14.

Due to a prior criminal history involving burglary in Philadelphia two decades ago, Binder sentenced Richard to 9-18 months in prison with electronic home confinement applying after one week and five years probation.

Due to not having a criminal record, Kaci was sentenced twice, on the fraud and neglect charges, to serve one week to nine months in prison, followed by five years of probation, and she can serve her sentences concurrently. It was clear as the courtroom neared adjournment that both were expected to serve only one week in prison each, respectfully, with Kaci reporting to begin her sentence on Feb.1 and returning home Feb. 7, and Richard reporting to serve his sentence in prison for one-week on Feb. 9, followed by home confinement with a cost to the family of $15 per day.

‘Letting her die’

VandePol was in attendance at the Chester County Justice Center for the sentencing proceedings.

“It was shocking that neither Bonnie’s husband or her daughter expressed remorse about what had happened. I’m pleased both will serve some prison time, though not enough, in my opinion. I hope this outcome encourages other prosecutors to vigorously pursue elder neglect and abuse cases,” VandePol said on Wednesday.

“I attended Bonnie Nightingale’s autopsy,” she said. “What I saw sickened me: she weighed only 83 lbs. and had bed sores so deep you could see the bone. Even the way she was found when we retrieved her body — lying naked on a mattress on the floor — was horrifying. It was unbelievable that in 10 years Bonnie had never received medical care, and that her family had never bothered to get help, instead just letting her die like that.

“Elder abuse is a complex, multi-system problem,” VandePol said. “It won’t be solved with one prosecution or legislative action, but our legislators could make a start by amending the Pennsylvania Coroner Statute to require nursing homes, assisted living, and personal care homes to report all deaths, regardless of cause, to their county coroner.”

She said this abuse can and does happen in both private homes and care facilities.

“Abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities is not uncommon, just invisible,” VandePol said.

Elder abuse on the rise

According to an annual report by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, between July 2023 and June 2024, there were 58,614 reports of elder abuse statewide, increased by 9%. The investigations conducted led to 14,302 substantiated cases.

There were 41,221 investigations launched; only 70% of all reports were investigated. The report said 32% of these abuse allegations stem from financial exploitation.

Notably, 46% of abusers were family members, the most common perpetrators, followed by caregivers, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s report.

In the Nightingale case, Kaci was both a daughter and a caregiver.

Before sentencing, attorney Benjamin McKenna for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General said this case wasn’t about providing “perfect care” but that no one ever called for help to treat Bonnie’s suffering.

He asked Binder to impose a sentence that recognizes that her suffering was not necessary and “honors the dignity that all care-dependent people deserve across this Commonwealth.”

“Toward the end of her life, she suffered immensely,” McKenna said.

Today, Richard lives with his daughter Kaci, his daughter Erin, and his grandchildren.

“Thank you, your honor, for giving me a chance to move on and be with my family,” Richard said before sentencing. He did not mention his wife.

“This case is particularly difficult from a sentencing perspective, given the level of harm she endured and the lack of intent to harm,” Binder said. Still, the disregard for her care could not be overlooked.

‘They need and deserve excellent care’

Barbara Croyle is a senior living advisor of Aging Confident in Landenberg.

Home care is helping with bathing, dressing, food prep, transportation, and companionship, she said. In contrast, home health care is nursing care and medication giving.

There are now 63 million family caregivers providing home health care in 2025, Croyle said.

She said 95% of boomers want to “age-in-place” when asked. “That assumes a lot of things that they will need to have: good health, caregiver support, which can cost a lot depending on how often it is needed, a home environment that supports aging, technology that supports aging,” Croyle said.

“Elder abuse is not uncommon,” Croyle said. It can be physical, mental, emotional, and financial. “It can be something that is committed or something that is omitted.”

Nursing home facilities are licensed agencies. Suspected neglect can be reported to the Area Agency on Aging in every county, Croyle said. “The best protection for loved ones in a nursing home comes from regular visits from family or friends. Also, there is a way to compare nursing homes online via Medicare Compare, which rates nursing homes,” she noted.

Home care can typically cost $30 to $40 per hour. It used to be $20 to $35 an hour. Nursing homes typically cost $12,000 each month, she added.

“Everything has gone up due to increased costs of staff, supplies, and insurance,” Croyle said on Thursday.

“I work with older adults because they need and deserve excellent care and support,” she said. “I want to help provide for them, what I hope will be provided for me as I continue to age.”

Court, state resources

Pennsylvania has the fifth largest number of older adults, with 3.4 million people 60 or older. One-in-four Pennsylvanians is 60 or older. By 2030, that number will increase to one-in-three people, according to a state official.

In the Commonwealth, 400,000 people depend on homecare assistance where they live, according to the Pennsylvania Homecare Association. There are 2.4 million unpaid family caregivers across the state.

To report signs of abuse, call the Chester County Department of Aging at 800-564-7000 or the District Attorney’s office.

The statewide Elder Abuse Helpline is 1-800-490-8505. This confidential line is open 24-7, 365 days a year.

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging front desk phone number is 717-783-1550. For information, visit www.pa.gov/aging.

The Pennsylvania Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman phone number is 717-783-8975. The statewide team of Ombudsmen looks out for our nursing home residents and their quality of life.

The PA Link phone number is 1-800-753-8827, which provides person-centered counselors to help individuals with disabilities and seniors find information that will connect them to supports and services in their community. 

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New information on Cullman attorney accused of attempting to murder her husband

by Brian White, Gracie Johnson

Cullman Police say local attorney Sara Baker of Cullman is facing a long list of serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and three counts of attempted murder. Investigators arrested Baker Monday night and say the case doesn’t stop there — she’s also charged with distribution of a controlled substance, elder abuse, and domestic violence.

Cullman Police confirmed to ABC 33/40 on Wednesday that the attempted murder charges against Baker stem from allegations that she attempted to kill her husband.

According to a sworn complaint filed in Cullman County District Court, Sara Baker is accused of conspiring with at least one other person to obtain fentanyl as part of a plot to kill her husband, James Doyle Baker, between September 1 and November 25, 2025.

The document outlines three separate attempted murder charges, alleging that Baker tried to poison her husband on September 4, September 12, and September 20 by placing fentanyl—or what she believed was fentanyl—into his food or beverages.

The complaint also includes a domestic violence charge, stating that James Baker was Sara Baker’s current spouse and that she caused him physical or mental impairment by secretly giving him the drug. Another charge lists elderly abuse, alleging that he was an elderly victim who suffered physical injury from the poisoning attempt. 

Prosecutors say Baker also repeatedly tried to obtain fentanyl from another person. She faces four solicitation charges for allegedly requesting that someone sell, furnish, or deliver fentanyl to her on four separate dates: September 4, September 12, September 20, and November 25.

The final charge accuses Baker of unlawfully distributing or furnishing fentanyl at the couple’s home on September 4.

The complaint was filed by a complainant identified as Zach Latham and sworn before a magistrate on November 26, 2025.

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Baker was released from the Cullman County Detention Center Wednesday evening. 

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Nursing homes singled out in annual Justice report on elder abuse

by Kimberly Marselas

The Justice Department’s civil division this week published its annual report to Congress on efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse, highlighting several high-profile nursing home investigations in addition to pages of international financial scams.

The priority Justice Department officials are putting on “ensuring patient safety and … stopping fraud, waste, and abuse” in nursing homes could serve as notice to providers that the department intends to continue pursuing cases against facilities despite the Trump administration’s broader deregulation push.

While the report devotes the most space to US and international fraudsters who aim to scam elders out of their savings, the department also touted holding multiple nursing home operators “accountable for providing grossly substandard care to vulnerable Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.”

Nursing homes were the only healthcare providers targeted in the report.

It highlights four nursing home cases associated with the National Nursing Home Initiative, which enhances the department’s efforts to investigate and pursue nursing home operators that provide grossly substandard care to their residents. 

“Over the past year, the Department’s National Nursing Home Initiative has redoubled its efforts to work with key partners in identifying and reporting abuse in our nation’s nursing homes,” report authors wrote, noting coordination with the Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Inspector General and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “This Initiative focuses on some of the worst quality nursing homes and their owners, operators and affiliates around the country.”

Cases included in this year’s report include:

• A June settlement with the nonprofit American Health Foundation and three affiliated nursing homes, accused of billing Medicare and Medicaid for grossly substandard skilled nursing services between 2016 and 2018 

• A $4.5 million settlement with The Villas Nursing Facilities and six Detroit-area nursing homes in July. The government alleged they accepted taxpayer funds while providing grossly substandard care to their residents. The case originated as a federal whistleblower lawsuit by Villa employees, who claimed they personally witnessed the mistreatment of residents, the Justice Department noted.

• A restitution collection of $15 million in May, following the previous convictions of two Pittsburgh area nursing homes for making false statements in connection with the payment of healthcare benefits and for obstructing and impeding a CMS investigation. Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services and its Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center and Mount Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center were found guilty on six and four counts, respectively, by a federal jury in December 2023.

• Guilty pleas in January from KBWB Operations LLC, which did business as Atrium Health and Senior Living, and its former CEO Kevin Breslin, on one count each of healthcare fraud and one count of tax conspiracy related to the operation of numerous skilled nursing facilities.

In all, the report outlines more than 280 criminal and civil enforcement actions against more than 600 defendants, including scams in which the accused stole or attempted to steal more than $2 billion from more than one million older Americans. 

For additional coverage of the Justice Department’s efforts to head off and disable scammers, see McKnight’s Senior Living. 

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City to pay $5.8M in class action over elder abuse at Laguna Honda

by Kimberly Marselas

Months after it secured a Five-Star rating and was widely celebrated for completing its rebound from Medicare decertification, San Francisco’s largest nursing home continues to pay the price for safety and privacy lapses that predated the pandemic. 

The city and its Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center were set to settle a lawsuit over explicit photos of patients for $5.8 million, if a legal agreement was blessed by a city oversight committee Thursday night.

The settlement conditions were reported by San Francisco’s PBS television station Thursday morning. The lawsuit is one of several connected to an alleged patient abuse scandal at Laguna Honda, which has a long history of caring for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, including seniors, the homeless and those with behavioral health needs and substance abuse issues.

It was rocked by scandal and allegations of unacceptable care between 2016 and 2021, when two patients experienced non-fatal overdoses. That triggered intervention by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which revoked Medicare coverage for stays and moved to shutdown the massive facility.

But after four patients died following transfers, CMS relented. The facility accepted significant federal oversight and intervention. During that time, city and building leaders acknowledged major shortfalls in previous years and developed a 960-point recovery plan. The building earned its certification back earlier this year.

The expected settlement is the latest accounting for Laguna Honda, which the senior advocacy group Gray Panthers said will have paid out $12 million in settlements. In this case, the $5.8 million will be distributed among 735 current and former patients, PBS reported.

The lawsuit had alleged that staff took explicit photos of multiple patients and disseminated them, and accused the facility of other abuse and privacy violations. 

The accusations reflect a national concern: Humiliating and demeaning social media posts made by nursing home staff without patient permission were the subject of a recent report calling on CMS to better protect residents from such abuse.

In a statement, the San Francisco Public Health Department said it had implemented a “significant restructuring.” 

Laguna Honda “has been the focus of extensive improvements facility-wide, including new policies, enhanced quality management protocols, and new programs that align with national best practices,” a spokesperson said. “This is all with the goal of creating a lasting culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.”

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Police: Berkeley man, 21, arrested after stabbing father

by  Emilie Raguso

Isaac Bolton was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and elder abuse. He had been released from jail in June on his own recognizance.

Police found the suspect hiding on 10th Street just south of Virginia Street. Google Street View

A young man is in custody this week after stabbing his father at their northwest Berkeley home Monday evening, authorities report.

Berkeley police said Isaac Bolton, 21, fled the scene and tried to hide in the bushes a half-mile away before officers found and arrested him.

The incident began around 5:45 p.m. when police were dispatched to the 800 block of Hearst Avenue, near Sixth Street, to investigate a stabbing.

When they got there, they found a 72-year-old man who had been stabbed in the side. But the suspect was gone.

The Berkeley Fire Department rushed the victim to Highland Hospital "Code 3" for treatment.

Meanwhile, police immediately began to search for Bolton. Officers found him in the 1700 block of 10th Street, near Virginia Street, at about 6 p.m.

He was arrested without incident on suspicion of attempted murder and elder abuse, both felonies, BPD said.

Isaac Bolton. BPD

Bolton also was arrested on suspicion of violating the terms of his release in a misdemeanor case from earlier this year.

In June, the Alameda County district attorney's office had charged him with exhibiting a deadly weapon, criminal threats, vandalism and two counts of elder abuse. He was later released on his own recognizance.

(The details of that incident were not immediately available.)

As of publication time, Bolton remained in custody at Berkeley Jail on $55,000 bail, according to booking records.

He is scheduled for arraignment Thursday.

His father has been discharged from the hospital to recover at home, police said Tuesday night.

No motive in the stabbing has been released.

Update, 4:45 p.m. The DA's office charged Bolton on Wednesday with attempted murder and elder abuse, both felonies, according to court records. 

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Orangeburg care home owner gets prison for locking up residents

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Orangeburg woman has pleaded guilty to elder abuse and sentenced to prison for locking up residents in an unlicensed care home.

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Estelle Amelia Hutchinson, 53, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Orangeburg County to one count of neglect of a vulnerable adult, one count of criminal conspiracy, and one count of operating a community residential care home without a license.

Judge Charles McCutchen sentenced her to five years in prison, suspended to three years’ active time in the South Carolina Department of Corrections, followed by three years of probation.

Hutchinson is barred from contact with boarding homes, nursing homes, or any other residential care facility for vulnerable adults.

An investigation revealed that between Jan. 16 and Feb. 15, 2024, Hutchinson ordered residents to be confined in locked rooms and denied them access to basic necessities such as food, clothing, medicine, shelter, supervision, medical services, and a safe means of exit.

After the ordeal, the residents were immediately taken into emergency protective custody by law enforcement.

Orangeburg firefighters found a malfunctioning natural gas heater was causing a buildup of fumes inside the residence, requiring the immediate evacuation and venting of the residence.

Hutchinson’s co-conspirator, Tracy Timothy Wright, 52, of Orangeburg, was sentenced April 10 to three years in prison and two years of probation after pleading guilty to neglect of a vulnerable adult and criminal conspiracy. 

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Son arrested for elderly abuse and neglect of mother

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Tree trimmer arrested again, accused of swindling Gwinnett seniors | WSB-TV

A 30-year-old tree trimmer who allegedly targets elderly homeowners is back behind bars after turning himself in on new theft charges. 

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Man arrested for elder abuse, robbery in Gainesville after forcibly taking cash from disabled victim

By WCJB Staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officers with the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested a man on elder abuse and robbery charges after they claim he dumped an elderly man on Archer Road and stole cash from him.

GPD officers said they arrested 28-year-old Damon Worth on Wednesday after investigating an incident that happened on May 17.

In the sworn complaint, officers claim that in May, Worth offered to give the victim a ride to the hospital due to the victim having a hand injury.

Officers claim Worth stopped the vehicle while en route to the hospital and forcibly removed the victim from the vehicle, causing additional injuries to the man’s arms, and took his wallet by force.

The sworn complaint reads that Worth took approximately $300 in cash from the victim, then threw the rest of the wallet’s contents out the car window on the ground.

The victim told GPD officers that Worth then stated, “Now you’ve been robbed,” before getting back into the vehicle and driving away.

The victim claimed to have crawled to a tree along Old Archer Road and sat there for a couple of hours until he noticed the fire station across the street.

He asked GFR firefighters for help, according to the sworn complaint, and they transported him to the hospital.

The victim, a 66-year-old male, is disabled and has low mobility.

On June 5, GPD officers spoke to the witness over the phone, who confirmed that she drove them to take the victim to the hospital for a hand infection.

She told officers that during the trip to the hospital, Worth began arguing with the victim and threw his wallet out the window. She said she did not know why Worth would do that “to an old man.”

Worth is a three-time convicted felon with a history including arson, drug possession, destruction of evidence, providing false evidence to a law enforcement officer, and violation of parole.

He was arrested on Wednesday and is being held without bond. 

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Elder abuse takes many forms; if you see it, report it

By Marie Thomas

Elder abuse comes in many forms. It could be physical abuse, financial abuse, or even self-abuse.

Whatever it is, people who see or suspect it should report it.

June is National Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Saturday is Flag Day. In recognition of both, the Wood County Department of Job and Family Services, the Wood County Committee on Aging, and the City of Bowling Green partnered to hold a community event Friday.

Our flag represents our nation coming together in unity and with elder abuse, we come together as a county to fight it, said Maureen Veit, who works with adult protective services within Wood County Job and Family Services.

There were 388 investigations into elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and/or exploitation in Wood County in 2024, which was an increase from 2023 when there were 315 investigations and in 2022 when there were 310.

This year we are on the same track, Veit said, and explained there were many more cases reported than investigated.

“Our goal is to try to help seniors in Wood County to be able to remain as independent as possible and as safe as possible,” she said.

Veit said after the program that the abuse numbers were low in Wood County, and it was financial exploitation that was growing. Unfortunately, many in that case are scammers and there’s no one to prosecute.

“People don’t realize we also self-neglect. That would be someone living alone and not caring for themselves,” she said. “Maybe they don’t know what’s out there or they don’t have family or supports.”

Veit said people also don’t realize that adult protective services needs to go to Probate Court Judge Dave Woessner to get an elder safe.

Woessner, who was the featured speaker, said an increasingly important part of his jurisdiction is the protection of the elderly.

Elder abuse is defined as an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult aged 60 years or older, he said.

Elder abuse can include physical or emotional abuse, psychological abuse or financial exploitation, neglect and abandonment, Woessner said.

Perpetrators can include children, other family members, as well as others with access, he said.

He said that the 388 cases investigated in 2024 was a 38% increase from the 281 assessments completed in 2019.

“It is pretty much understood those numbers are certainly underreported just given the nature of what we deal with,” he said.

His court has a lot of tools available to address elder abuse, whether it is ensuring that an individual’s power of attorney is valid, determining whether the individual needs the assistance of a guardian or mental health services, and whether the adult has been a victim of abuse, he said.

Concerns can only be addressed when they are raised and reported, he said, and nothing will replace the observation of family, friends and neighbors who have seen something that may not look or feel right.

Phone calls, stopping by the say hi, offering to get groceries or run an errand are all ways to show we care and to observe, he said.

“Elder abuse is a topic that deserves our attention not just for a day, not just for a month, but for 356 days a year,” Woessner said.

Words like dignity and respect apply to all people regardless of their backgrounds and age, said Mayor Mike Aspacher.

“It saddens me to think in this great nation, we have issues like elder abuse taking place in our communities,” he said.

He thanked those who have come forward to report cases of abuse and alerted those who are able to help.

“I think we can all agree. We’d like to see the number of reports of elder abuse reduced to zero,” Aspacher said. “Not because we are silent or afraid of coming forward but because we’ve done all that we can do to prevent it from happening in the first place.”

Raising awareness among family, friends and neighbors will help reduce acts of disrespect and mistreatment of elderly citizens, he said.

“We are all responsible for building safer communities for our neighbors and reaching out to help senior citizens continue to maintain quality of life by respectfully keeping an eye on them and reporting any signs of abuse or related concerns,” he said.

Commissioner Ted Bowlus said the National Council of Aging estimates 5 million older Americans each year are victims or abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.

Wood County seniors are valued members of our community, connecting us to the past and helping us meet the challenges of today, he said.

Seniors have the right to live their golden years with dignity and respect, he said, and he encouraged all residents to take an active role in the lives of our elders.

If you suspect abuse of an older adult, you can call Wood County’s Adult Protective Services hotline at 419-354-9669 to make a report. The line is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Aspacher also read a proclamation in recognition of Flag Day.

The American flag was adopted on June 14, 1777, and in 1949, that date was designated National Flag Day, Aspacher said.

“Flag Day celebrates our nation’s symbol of unity and stands for our country’s devotion to freedom and the rule of law and equal rights to all,” he said.

State Rep. Haraz Ghanbari shared his experience driving to Buckeye Boys State Thursday with 92-year-old Joe Stockner, who spent 40-plus years as part of Boys State.

He said there is a city named Stockner at Boys State and when he introduced Joe the members of the city went berserk.

“From my perspective, there’s a lot that we can learn from our older generations and there’s a lot they can learn from us,” he said.

He shared how the folded flag is the last piece family members have of their fallen loved ones.

“When we fold that flag and we present that flag, we get down on one knee … (we say) please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service,” he said. 

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Colorado nursing home employees arrested for elder abuse

By Sadie Buggle

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KRDO) – Two Centennial nursing home employees have been arrested after a 92-year-old woman with severe dementia was discovered with unexplained broken bones, leading to an elder abuse investigation.

According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), 33-year-old Patience Jackson, an employee of the Orchard Park Health Care Center, was arrested at her home on June 11. She's now facing charges of criminal negligence, crimes against an at-risk person, and complicity – all class 5 felonies.

Authorities said that on May 9, an investigator was called to Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree to look into allegations of elder abuse against a 92-year-old woman suffering from severe dementia.

The investigator was called after hospital employees noticed the woman, who had been transported to the hospital via ambulance from Orchard Park Health Care Center, had two separate broken bones in her lower leg.

Hospital employees told the investigator that the woman's injuries didn't seem to match up with the report given to them by Orchard Park, who said that the woman was "found sitting in her wheelchair, screaming for help in terrible pain." The nursing home also reported that no one had seen her fall, and that they did not know what had happened, ACSO said.

After a four-week investigation, investigators gathered evidence showing that two Orchard Park employees – Patience Jackson, a certified nursing assistant, and Zainab Namale, a licensed practical nurse – had provided false information about how the woman was injured and worked to hide the truth.  

Investigators now believe the woman’s injuries occurred on May 8 and were the result of criminal negligence, a crime against an at-risk person, leading them to obtain arrest warrants for both employees.

ACSO said Jackson was booked into the Arapahoe County Detention Facility, where she's being held on a $2,500 bond. There is currently an active arrest warrant for Namale.

The sheriff's office said the case remains an active and ongoing investigation.

"If you ever encounter someone being abused, it is critical to take action," ACSO said in a press release Wednesday. "Please contact your local law enforcement or County Department of Adult Protective Services. Your prompt response can make a difference in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable citizens."

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