Cortlandville man accused of physically abusing elderly victim
CITY OF CORTLAND, N.Y. (WVT/WBGH) – A Cortlandville man was arrested last week after allegedly subjecting an elderly victim to abuse.
On March 5, Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office responded to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, located at 134 Homer Avenue in the City of Cortland, for an elder abuse allegation.
During an investigation, it was determined that 48-year-old Robert Morris had allegedly physically abused an elderly victim who was known to him.
Morris was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent/Physically Disabled Person, a Felony, and Harassment, a violation.
He was processed at the Sheriff's Office and arraigned through the Centralized Arraignment Process.
Morris was released. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Cortlandville Court on March 12.
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