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Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Frederick Window Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Frederick Window
Emmanuel Olaeken Owoyeye Neglected Vulnerable Adult A 49-year-old home healthcare worker that failed to check in on his patient, who was found injured after jumping out of a Frederick County apartment building will spend time behind bars, the state's attorney's office announced. Emmanuel Olaeken Owoyeye was ordered by a judge to spend 12 months in the Frederick County Adult Detention Center with another nine years suspended for neglecting a vulnerable adult. In August last year, a resident was walking his dog when he spotted a man on the ground, and it was later determined that the 55-year-old victim was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, as well…

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Caretaker Who Left Dementia Patient Bedridden Before Death In Maryland Sentenced: AG Caretaker Who Left Dementia Patient Bedridden Before Death In Maryland Sentenced: AG
Caretaker Who Left Dementia Patient Bedridden Before Death In Maryland Sentenced: AG An employee at a Maryland nursing home will spend years behind bars for her role in the death of a 75-year-old longterm healthcare patient who died after being knocked down, the Maryland AG announced. Obiageriaku Iheanacho, 36, of Batlimore, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, with all but seven suspended after she admitted to her role in the assault and death of Ellsworth Johnson-Bey, a dementia patient, last year. According to prosecutors, Iheanacho was a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) assigned to the Autumn Lake Health Care Post Acute Care Center in Baltimore when she was caught…

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Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Maryland Man With 'Medical Issues Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Maryland Man With 'Medical Issues
Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Maryland Man With 'Medical Issues Seen him? Concerns are mounting in Maryland as local law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County attempt to track down a missing 70-year-old man. An alert was issued by the Rockville City Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in locating Dale Calvin Clukey, of College Parkway, who had not been seen in several days as of Thursday, Aug. 4. Investigators noted that Clukey does not drive, and also suffers from dementia and other medical maladies. Anyone who recognizes Clukey, or has information about his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Rockville City Police Depa…

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