Tag: Developmental Disabilities
Maryland Mom Accused Of Running Medicaid Fraud Scheme With Daughters, Cop Son-In-Law: AG
A Maryland mother allegedly turned a family business into a sprawling Medicaid fraud operation involving six of her daughters, a police officer son-in-law, and a sheriff’s deputy on the Eastern Shore, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown.
Corie Lynne Davis, 49, of Salisbury, was indicted along with eight relatives after prosecutors accused the family of orchestrating a coordinated scheme to defraud Maryland’s Medicaid program, the Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday, May 12.
Among those charged are Princess Anne Police Officer Desmond Samuel Lake, 27, and Somerset County Sher…
9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Tote Along River; PA Grandma Among 4 Charged In Abuse Case
Two more adults have been charged months after a 9-year-old girl was found dead in a tote along a river, as prosecutors say they allowed “severe child abuse and neglect” to continue inside a Pennsylvania home, authorities announced on Tuesday, April 21.
Theresa Marie Shipley, 63, identified as the child’s grandmother, and Sandra Lynn Umensetter, 51, a family friend, were charged in connection with the prolonged abuse that led to the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said.
Theresa Marie Shipley (left) Renesmay Eutsey’s grandmother, and S…
State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents In Clifton Park, Police Say
Three New York State employees are accused of stealing money from developmentally disabled residents in the Capital Region.
The women, all employees at the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) in Clifton Park, were arrested on suspicion of fraud and larceny-related charges following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Officials identified the defendants as:
Lashea Pettway, 30, of Schenectady
Jessie Gabriel, 34, of Schenectady
Christin McGrath, 45, of Selkirk
An investigation found that all three women stole debit card …
Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: Njsp
In March, Remo was found by New Jersey State Police in Sussex County, malnourished and desperately in need of care.
After two months of rehabilitation from Newton Animal Control, Remo fully recovered and was gifted to state police, where he was adopted by Trooper Ryan Dichiara, state police said.
Meet Remo, the rescued pup who’s become a hero in more ways than one!
In March 2024, New Jersey State Police Troop “B”... Posted by New Jersey State Police on Thursday, November 7, 2024
"Remo has been a beloved part of our team ever since," state police said. "Not only has Remo boost…
Elmont Woman Who Is Deaf, Mute Has Been Missing For Days, Police Say
Police issued an alert about a 46-year-old Long Island woman who has been missing for days and may be in need of medical attention.
Samantha Primus, of Elmont, was last seen on Savoy Avenue in Elmont at about 3:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, authorities said.
Police said Primus has developmental disabilities and uses limited sign language.
She is 5-foot-3 and 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, authorities said.
Police said she was last seen wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black sneakers, and a pink knit hat.
Authorities asked anyone with information …
