Crime & Safety
Caregiver In Doylestown Abused, Attacked Patient, Police Say
The woman forced her patient to wear a diaper instead of helping her use the bathroom, and later assaulted her, authorities said.
DOYLESTOWN, PA — A caregiver at a Doylestown facility is facing charges after she allegedly abused and assaulted one of her patients.
Theresa Floyd, 43, was wanted for the alleged abuse and assault of a female patient at Harborview Rehabilitation and Care Center, where she was an employee.
Police said that Floyd forced her to wear a diaper instead of assisting her to the bathroom when needed.
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Later, Floyd grabbed the victim by the neck and banged her head into a wall multiple times, according to authorities.
Police issued a warrant for Floyd on Sept. 29 and arrested her Oct. 4. at 1:30 p.m.
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