World War II Marine Veteran Alleged Victim of Elder Abuse (USA)

World War II Marine veteran alleged victim of elder abuse

By Glenn Kahl

Reporter

Feb. 9, 2011

Raquel Vernal, 41, was arrested Monday night at her father’s Kent Street home for alleged elder abuse, possible embezzlement and utility theft that Manteca Police say stretched over some five months.

The woman was charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor, according to investigating officers: elder abuse and neglect and theft or embezzlement of her dad’s income.  The misdemeanor was directly related to the theft of utility services, police said.

“You work all your life, you serve as a Marine, almost lose your life and hopefully you can be taken care of by your kids,” arresting officer Dave Brown said of the 88-year-old victim.  




Abridged
SOURCE:     The MantecaBulletin


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