Latest news with #seniorcitizen
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Body of 65-year-old found floating in Singapore River, police do not suspect foul play
Photo: Google Maps SINGAPORE: A man's body was found floating in the Singapore River on Tuesday morning (27 May). The police have since confirmed the identity of the man and revealed that the deceased was a 65-year-old senior citizen. The police said that they received a call for assistance at around 11:20 in the morning. Emergency services personnel recovered the body from the river, and Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedics confirmed that the man was dead. Based on a preliminary investigation, the police have ruled out foul play. Investigations are ongoing. Incidentally, this is the third case of senior citizens passing away in unnatural circumstances in just a week. On May 20, a 63-year-old was found dead at the foot of Block 76 Telok Blangah Drive. The man was found lying motionless at the foot of the block around 10 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. On May 25, a 63-year-old woman passed away after falling from a block at Yishun Ring Road. The incident took place in the morning, around 10:30 a.m. The police said that their preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play in both cases. If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, help is available. Mental health helplines Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours) Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp) Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928 Tinkle Friend (for children): 1800-274-4788 Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1 Women's Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10 a.m to 6 p.m.) Counselling helplines Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555 Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180 Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366 We Care Community Services: 3165-8017 Online resources If you are in distress or know someone who needs support, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Caregiver convicted of forcing Pearl River man, 78, at knifepoint to sign checks
NEW CITY -- A Rockland County Court jury convicted a live-in home care worker of forcing a Pearl River senior citizen at knifepoint to sign five personal checks in her name, totaling $18,592. The jury, after a week-long trial, found Delores Anderson, 60, of the Bronx guilty on Thursday, May 8, of five felony counts of second-degree grand larceny, the Rockland District Attorney's Office said on Friday, May 9. Anderson is scheduled for sentencing by Judge Kevin Russo on Aug. 27. A single count of second-degree grand larceny carries a maximum prison term of 15 years. Sentencing is at the discretion of the judge. Anderson cared for a 78-year-old man living in a Pearl River senior assisted living complex from December 2022 through August 2023. She was a live-in home care worker. She forced the man to sign five checks by threatening him with a kitchen knife, "instilling fear in him, that if he did not comply and author these checks, she would cause him a physical injury," the District Attorney's Office said in a news release. On May 5, 2023, Anderson forced the man for the first time to sign two personal checks payable to her, the release states. The checks totaled $4,082 each. On July 25, 2023, Anderson held the same kitchen knife to the victim's stomach and demanded that he write three more checks. Two of the checks amounted to $3,603 each, and the third totaled $3,602. She later withdrew $18,972.00 from her account, the release said. Orangetown police investigated and arrested Anderson in March 2024. Senior assistant district attorneys Allyson White and Brittany Richardson prosecuted. District Attorney Thomas Walsh said Anderson preyed upon a vulnerable person. 'This defendant not only violated a position of trust in this theft but threatened this elderly victim with a knife in his own home," Walsh said. "Our senior citizens can be assured that the Rockland County District Attorney's Office is committed to protecting them from violence and abuse and will vigorously prosecute any offenders." Steve Lieberman covers government, breaking news, courts, police, and investigations. Reach him at slieberm@ Twitter: @lohudlegal Read more articles and bio. Our local coverage is only possible with support from our readers. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Caregiver forced Pearl River NY man to sign checks at knifepoint
