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Owner/Caretaker at Golden Ages Retirement Home arrested

Fourteen residents at the home were able to remain in home after necessary actions were taken

By Jason Cross, Chief
Columbia, KY, Police Department

Columbia, KY. November 11, 2010 - Columbia, KY, woman, Andrea Williams, 25, owner and caretaker at Golden Ages Retirement Home in Columbia has been arrested and charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail after Columbia Police responded to a complaint at the facility on West Guardian ST, Columbia, KY, on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.

Fourteen residents were in Golden Ages at the time.

On arrival the officers report they noticed that the home had no electricity.

On inspection, the officers found used needles not discarded properly, medication was not properly stored. and the officers found there were empty oxygen tanks for residents who required oxygen.

State Social Services was notified. Columbia Police state that, according to Social Services, the residents were able to stay in the home with a different caretaker after necessary actions were taken.

An ongoing investigation is underway by the Columbia Police Department.




This story was posted on 2010-11-11 10:45:48
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