Caregiver Caught Stealing From Mahwah Home, Police Say
A caregiver for children with special needs was arrested after a Bergen County family found him going through their disabled child’s bedroom drawers with a flashlight, authorities said.
The family returned to their Mahwah home early Friday, Oct. 2, and discovered the caretaker in the bedroom, according to a Mahwah Police Department press release. Nothing appeared to be missing that morning, but the family had previously reported several thousand dollars stolen from the home, police said.
Elvin Alcantara, 26, of the Bronx, was detained while Detective Timothy Letavish and Officer Ryan …
Caregiver Charged After Bruises Found On Resident At Moravian Hall Square: Police
A caregiver has been charged following an elder abuse investigation at a Pennsylvania senior living community, authorities announced Sunday, Sept. 20.
Nazareth Borough Police were called to Moravian Hall Square, located at 175 North Street in Nazareth, Northampton County, at 10:34 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, for a report of elder abuse, according to the department.
Officers learned that a resident's husband had noticed bruising around his wife's wrist, police said.
Staff at Moravian Hall Square conducted an internal investigation and placed the employee involved on administrative leave, ac…
PA Caregiver Stole Disabled Clients' Personal Info To Get $90K In Unemployment Benefits: AG
A grand jury in Pennsylvania has indicted a caregiver for stealing the personal information of disabled clients in exchange for nearly $90,000 in PUA funds, authorities announced Thursday.
Nelson Fornah, 35, of Darby, was charged with identity theft, access device fraud, tampering with public records, and other offenses, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
“As a caregiver, this defendant was responsible for supporting adult individuals with disabilities in order to help them build trust and communicate with others. Instead, he used his position of trust to take advantage o…
