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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…
Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Rockville Man With 'Medical Issues Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Rockville Man With 'Medical Issues
Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Rockville 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…
Missing VA Woman Found Alive In Wooded Area After 8-Day Search Missing VA Woman Found Alive In Wooded Area After 8-Day Search
Missing VA Woman Found Alive In Wooded Area After 8-Day Search The manhunt for a missing 69-year-old woman had a happy ending this week after rescuers found her in the woods less than a mile from her home.  Aletha Gee Watson spent eight days in those woods and survived sweltering heat and extreme thunderstorms. Rescuers took her to the Centra Southside Community Hospital for treatment, though it's unclear if she was injured. “This has been incredibly challenging, but we are thrilled to be able to provide the family the best possible outcome," said Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps. "I have spoken with the family and they relayed th…