Mesa Police won t seek charges after group home resident hospitalized with broken jaw An interview with the victim could not be performed because of his developmental condition and lack of verbal communication. Author: Bianca Buono Updated: 11:22 PM MST August 3, 2021
MESA, Ariz. The Mesa Police Department is not recommending charges against employees of an East Valley group home after a developmentally disabled adult was hospitalized with a broken jaw.
According to a police spokesperson, there was insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the victim s injury or if it was self-inflicted. There were no witnesses to the cause of the victim’s injury or who observed an assault. No statements were made by the involved parties indicating proof of assault or neglect, Det. Brandi George said.
Mesa group home resident with disabilities left with broken jaw, employees suspended as police investigate
The injured resident is in his 20s with several mental disabilities and has the mental capacity of a 4-year-old, his father told police. Author: Bianca Buono, Katie Wilcox Published: 6:58 PM MST May 11, 2021 Updated: 6:58 PM MST May 11, 2021
MESA, Ariz. Mesa Police are investigating possible abuse at a group home after a resident with disabilities was taken to the hospital with a broken jaw that required surgery.
Records show the two employees supervising the resident at the time of the incident claimed he caused the injuries to himself but doctors said the injuries did not appear to be self-inflicted.