DIDSBURY – A suspect was charged yesterday in the assault of an elderly man at a residential care facility in Didsbury and police are looking for any other victims.
A nine-year employee of the facility was arrested and charged Wednesday, Nov. 8 with assault, according to a police press release issued Thursday evening.
“The investigation remains active and police are looking for additional victims,” police said in the release.
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Didsbury RCMP received a report regarding the alleged physical abuse of a senior at a local residential care facility in Didsbury.
“Upon further investigation, it was determined the 87-year-old victim had been physically assaulted by a care worker at the facility between Sept. 2021 to Aug. 2022,” police said.
“Garcia was released from police custody by a justice of the peace on several conditions to ensure the safety of the victim,” police said in the release.
The male suspect is scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Didsbury on Nov. 20.
Anyone with information regarding this criminal offence or has information regarding additional victims is encouraged to contact the Didsbury RCMP Detachment at 403-335-3382.
Callers who prefer to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or alternatively submit information online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
