ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Two Fort Pierce residents were arrested and charged with elderly neglect on June 12 after a person in their care was found neglected, according to a St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page posting.
On June 12, two sheriff’s office deputies met with citizens who reported they believed an elderly individual was being neglected by caregivers.
Deputies from the Patrol Operations Bureau and detective corporals from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the home to conduct a welfare check.
Upon arrival, deputies and detectives made contact with the elderly victim and found conditions which raised immediate concerns for the victim’s health and well-being, according to the Facebook posting.
The victim was found covered in feces inside a home which investigators described as “deplorable,” according to the Facebook posting.
The home contained dog urine and feces, soiled diapers, and an overflowing toilet, resulting in severe unsanitary conditions which posed a significant risk to the victim’s health and well-being, according to the Facebook posting.
During the investigation, caregivers Prolancia Aquila Perry, 31, and Giovany Nicolas Perry, 27, were identified as being responsible for the care of the victim. Based on the findings of the investigation, both individuals were arrested and charged with elderly neglect without great physical harm.
Both were in the St. Lucie County Jail as of June 13 on a $30,000 bond each.
The victim was transported by St. Lucie County Fire District to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment, according to the Facebook posting. It was not clear from the posting if the victim was a man or woman.
“Protecting our most vulnerable residents is a responsibility we take seriously,” Sheriff Richard Del Toro said in the Facebook posting. “The conditions our deputies and detectives encountered were unacceptable. I commend the concerned citizens who spoke up and the deputies and detectives who acted swiftly to ensure this victim received immediate care and protection. If you suspect abuse or neglect, report it. One phone call can save a life.”