DeBARY, Fla. — A certified nursing assistant is accused of sexually abusing a patient with dementia at a rehab center in DeBary.
Volusia County deputies arrested Roger Pratt, 72, on Wednesday after a staff member at DeBary Health and Rehabilitation Center said they saw him abuse the patient and kiss her twice on the mouth.
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The woman involved told deputies she is one of the patients Pratt deals with, but could not recall what happened during the incident hours earlier.
Deputies said Pratt told them that he is assigned to 10 patients at the facility and that his duties include helping patients walk, sit or lie down, eat, or perform personal hygiene. Pratt denied the allegations of sexual abuse.
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Deputies took Pratt into custody and transported him to the Volusia County Branch Jail where he was released on $15,000 bail.
Deputies said anyone who is concerned about potential victims should call 386-668-3830 at the Sheriff’s District 6 office.
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