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Man Steals $50K+ From 'Elderly, Care-Dependent Relatives,' Police In Dauphin County Say Man Steals $50K+ From 'Elderly, Care-Dependent Relatives,' Police In Dauphin County Say
Man Steals $50K+ From 'Elderly, Care-Dependent Relatives,' Police In Dauphin County Say A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing over $50,000 from "his elderly, care-dependent relatives," police said in a release on Wednesday, Nov. 8.  Joshua Wood of Cleona was taken into custody by the Pennsylvania State Police on a warrant out of the Derry Township Police Department at approximately 11:57 a.m. on Nov. 7, as detailed in the release.  Wood is accused of using his "elderly relatives' bank accounts" to fraudulently take money for himself, the police explained.  "He utilized credit cards, forged checks, and unauthorized access to their bank…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Ex-PA Care Facility Worker Accused Of Raping 94-Year-Old Resident With Dementia Ex-PA Care Facility Worker Accused Of Raping 94-Year-Old Resident With Dementia
Ex-PA Care Facility Worker Accused Of Raping 94-Year-Old Resident With Dementia A former employee at a care facility in the Lehigh Valley was arrested on charges he raped a 94-year-old resident, authorities said. Anthony Clark, 48, of Allentown, was immediately fired from his position after the incident on Feb. 2 at South Mountain Memory Care on Seventh Street in Emmaus, according to District Attorney Jim Martin and Emmaus Police Chief Jason Apgar. Another worker entered the victim's room and witnessed Clark assaulting the woman, who had dementia and couldn't communicate, authorities said. The investigation turned up evidence that was eventually matched to Clark's DNA…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Nurse Admits Failing To Provide Care That Could've Saved Patient's Life: AG Philadelphia Nurse Admits Failing To Provide Care That Could've Saved Patient's Life: AG
Philadelphia Nurse Admits Failing To Provide Care That Could've Saved Patient's Life: AG A 34-year-old Philadelphia nurse admitted failing to provide checks on a nursing home resident who died hours after suffering a fall and serious head injury, and then trying to hide it, authorities announced. Christann Gainey, 34, pleaded guilty to neglect of a care-dependent person and tampering with records in connection with the death of 84-year-old Herbert R. McMaster Sr., State Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. Gainey failed to administer a total of eight required neurological checks on McMaster, a resident of Cathedral Village, after he suffered an unwitnessed fall at…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family' PA Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family'
PA Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family' Two siblings and their mother arrested in a horrific case of elder abuse in Pennsylvania, are accused of neglecting a 76-year-old woman in their care for years. Lori Giacomelli, 56, of Forward Township (Allegheny County) and her children Rachael, 24, and Nicholas, 20, were each charged with two counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The eldest Giacomelli is the victim's ex-daughter-in-law, according to WPXI. “She may have only taken two showers in the last 12 years,” officer Zlatan Avdic told the outlet. Rachael Giacomelli on Facebook Dec. 22 asked for "prayers for her family," spar…

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by Cecilia Levine