Elder abuse-related charges have been laid after an investigation in Lambton County.
OPP officials say on Thursday April 27th, 2017 the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence in the 6500 block of Hickory Creek Line, Warwick Township to assist health care workers check on the well-being of a resident.
OPP attended and aided health care officials gain entry into the residence. However, once inside, OPP observed that the residence was in a state of squalor. A search of the residence eventually located an elderly female who was incoherent and in need of medical intervention.
The victim was transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The West Region Forensic Identification Unit as well as the Lambton OPP Crime Unit was engaged to assist Lambton OPP with the investigation.
As a result, a 50 year old female from Warwick Township has been arrested and charged with:
– Fail to Provide Necessaries of Life
The accused will appear in the Sarnia Ontario Court of Justice on Monday June 5th, 2017.
Investigation is continuing at this time. The Lambton OPP is asking that if anyone has any information regarding this investigation to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 882-1011, or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.
Elder Abuse is a crime and a hidden problem that is generally not reported or talked about. If you or someone you know has been abused or is experiencing abuse, you are not alone; help is available. Break the silence…Stop the Abuse!
