Moultrie man charged with 10 counts of exploitation

By Jack R. Jordan

MOULTRIE, Ga. — GBI along with local law enforcement have arrested a man in connection with two unlicensed personal care homes and elderly abuse.

Chadwick Demtrix Pittman, 30, 1895 Blossom Court, was arrested May 20 following an investigation that began in November, according to Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Callahan of the GBI. 

“The GBI Region 9 Office was originally requested by the Moultrie Police Department to assist in an elder abuse case involving an individual who resided at 1212th Ave. SW,” Callahan said in an email conversation Monday.

Throughout the course of the investigation, it was determined that the residence of the 12th Avenue address, 2916 Sylvester Drive and 3445 Sylvester Drive were being operated by Pittman as unlicensed personal care homes, Callahan said.

“On May 19, the GBI, MPD and Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants on these addresses,” stated Callahan. 

Law enforcement also raided Pittman’s personal address. Ten disabled adults were removed from the homes. Temporary Emergency Respite Funds, Georgia Pines, Benchmark, Colquitt County EMS and the Department of Behavioral Health all aided in getting care for the individuals, Callahan said. 

Pittman was arrested May 20 and was charged with ten counts of exploitation of a disabled adult.

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State Police charge man in elder exploitation case

The Rhode Island State Police announced that members of the Rhode Island State Police Financial Crimes Unit arrested Mark Harmon, age 62, of Pawtucket, on two counts of exploitation of an elder, three counts of unlawful appropriation, and one count of obtaining money under false pretenses over $1,500.

On May 2 of last year the Rhode Island State Police Financial Crimes Unit received a complaint from the Office of the Attorney General, Elder Abuse Unit regarding Harmon, who allegedly failed to fulfill his power of attorney fiduciary obligations for two elderly Woonsocket women. The victims were financially exploited, drained of their assets and left in significant debt. During his time as power of attorney, Harmon allegedly liquidated $391,727 of U.S. Savings Bonds, sold a victim’s house, liquidated an annuity and misappropriated funds, all while frequenting Twin River Casino with the money. During the investigation, two additional victims were identified, and similar activity was discovered. In total, the four elderly victims incurred a combined loss of more than $600,000.

Harmon was arraigned at Sixth District Court by Judge Isherwood and released on $10,000 personal recognizance. Isherwood also issued no contact orders for the victims. Harmon's next court appearance is scheduled at Providence Sixth District Court on Nov. 23.

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