The Los Angeles Post
U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: April 16, 2025
Today: April 16, 2025

Nursing aides accused of dragging elderly man at assisted living facility

August 22, 2024
Mamie Bah - KDKA

    VALENCIA, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- Two nursing aides are accused of dragging a 96-year-old man backward while he cried out in pain at The Arbors at St. Barnabas.

Heather Kilgore and Allison Schrey are being charged in connection with the alleged incident on May 5.

Adams Township police said once they were contacted, detectives spoke with the elderly man's daughter. She claims Kilgore and Schrey knew they were being recorded because she told them she placed a Ring camera in the living room.

On May 6, she explained to investigators that through surveillance video, she witnessed her father in pain on the couch, which prompted her to review the video from the day prior.

According to medical reports given to detectives, the 96-year-old suffered a broken vertebra and bruises on the arm from the whole ordeal. His family is now trying to find him a new safe place to call home.

Melinda Kutzer has a special needs son who is nonverbal and an 86-year-old mother who is in a personal care facility. She can't help but think about if they had been the victim.

"It's critically, critically important that we have excellent nursing care, people that are compassionate and kind, people that want to be there, people that are paid a decent wage," Kutzer said.

"If you know you're being recorded, what are you doing when you're not being recorded?" Kutzer continued. "It's just shocking. It's terrifying."

The Arbors sits on a hilltop in Valencia. It's owned and operated by St. Barnabas. KDKA-TV reached out to find out about the work status of Kilgore and Schrey but didn't hear back.

The detective on this case claims when Schrey was asked to come in for an interview, she started crying and said she didn't want to hurt the man and she wants to be a nurse.

According to the affidavit, when Kilgore came in for an interview, she told a different tale until she was presented with the alleged video. They claim in that moment, she said they could've used a wheelchair to move the 96-year-old, but there wasn't one nearby.

Share This

Popular

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador โ€˜openโ€™ to US military taking โ€˜controlโ€™ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says

Ecuador โ€˜openโ€™ to US military taking โ€˜controlโ€™ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Harvey Weinstein heads back to court in retrial on sex crimes charges

Harvey Weinstein heads back to court in retrial on sex crimes charges
Crime|Education|US

Erik and Lyle Menendez have created self-help groups and programs while locked up for 35 years

Erik and Lyle Menendez have created self-help groups and programs while locked up for 35 years
Americas|Crime|Political|US

The Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didnโ€™t learn the lesson

The Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didnโ€™t learn the lesson

Crime

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala

Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala
Americas|Crime|Political

Peru court jails ex-President Humala for money laundering; Brazil grants diplomatic asylum to his wife

Peru court jails ex-President Humala for money laundering; Brazil grants diplomatic asylum to his wife
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US fuel exports to Mexico by land halted by higher scrutiny, sources say

US fuel exports to Mexico by land halted by higher scrutiny, sources say
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Belgian teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends

Belgian teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends

Access this article for free.

Already have an account? Sign In