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Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (PHOTO) Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (PHOTO)
Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (Photo) Police in Newark are attempting to locate a missing 61-yer old woman diagnosed with dementia. Cheryl Ann Patricia Hodge was last seem at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the 100 block of Chancellor Ave, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. She is 5'7", 165 lbs. with a dark complexion and her hair is styled in gray and black box braids, Fragé said. She may be wearing an orange shirt, black leggings, and black Ugg boots, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477.
Alert Issued For Missing West Islip Man Alert Issued For Missing West Islip Man
Alert Issued For Missing West Islip Man The search is on for a Long Island man who was reported missing. Robert Kane, age 74, was last seen on Arcadia Drive in West Islip at around 11 p.m. Monday, April 1. Suffolk County Police said Kane suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. At the time of his disappearance, he was driving a black 2024 Land Rover Defender with New Jersey registration 873161T. Kane is 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black back brace. Anyone with information is asked to contact the S…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen In Hempstead Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen In Hempstead
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen In Hempstead Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man missing from Long Island who may need medical attention. Leo Frazier, age 88, was last seen on Tuesday, March 19 in Hempstead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. It was just before 8 p.m. on that day when Frazier was spotted driving a 2002 tan Nissan Altima (with New York registration CZD-4820) on Frazier Street. Authorities say Frazier has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 5-foot-6, weighs approximately 145 pounds, and is bald with brown eyes. When he was last seen, …
Schenectady Woman Admits Stealing $300K From Father, Including Military Pension Schenectady Woman Admits Stealing $300K From Father, Including Military Pension
Schenectady Woman Admits Stealing $300K From Father, Including Military Pension A woman from the region is facing years in prison after confessing that she stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her veteran father. Schenectady resident Elaine Perkins, age 61, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Schenectady County Court on Monday, March 4. Prosecutors said Perkins stole more than $300,000 from her elderly father over the course of several years after he was diagnosed with dementia and named her as his power of attorney in 2018. Relatives grew concerned after the woman placed the victim in a rehabilitation home in December 2021. That’s when they started noticing tax…
Alert Issued For Huntington Station Man Missing Several Days Alert Issued For Huntington Station Man Missing Several Days
Alert Issued For Huntington Station Man Missing Several Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Harry Zenonos, age 64, of Huntington Station, was last seen at his Columbia Street residence at around 6 a.m. Friday, March 1. Suffolk County Police said Zenonos suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is described as 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a brown jacket and gray pants. Police said Zenonos may have traveled to New York City. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk Count…
Seen Him? Patchogue Man Missing For 3 Days Seen Him? Patchogue Man Missing For 3 Days
Seen Him? Patchogue Man Missing For 3 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Suffolk County Police issued a Silver Alert for Patchogue resident William Stewart on Monday, Feb. 26. The 72-year-old, who has dementia, was last seen leaving his North Ocean Avenue residence in a taxi at around 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Relatives haven’t seen or heard from him since. Stewart is approximately 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds with white hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or call 911. Share …
Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Western Mass; K9 Leads Police To His Location Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Western Mass; K9 Leads Police To His Location
Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Western Mass; K9 Leads Police To His Location An 87-year-old Hampden County man is likely alive today thanks to the efforts of a Massachusetts State Police dog named Orry.  The man, who suffers from dementia, had wandered off from his home in Russell in the area of Blanford Road on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21. He was missing for more than eight hours on a frighteningly cold day. Records show the temperature didn't get above 40 degrees that day.  Russell police and state troopers quickly began canvassing the area in the hopes of finding him. it wasn't until a K9 unit found footprints in the snow that searchers got their first…
Dementia Hasn't Taken Spunk From Ocean Township Native Wendy Williams, Team Says Dementia Hasn't Taken Spunk From Ocean Township Native Wendy Williams, Team Says
Dementia Hasn't Taken Spunk From Ocean Township Native Wendy Williams, Team Says Monmouth County native and popular talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia, according to a news release. The Ocean Township native's team issued a statement on Thursday, Feb. 22 to "correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health." The release confirmed Williams was diagnosed in 2023 with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Williams' reps said there had been speculation about the former New York City radio DJ's mental condition when she started to forget words, act erratically sometimes, and had trouble understanding financ…
Charles Osgood, Former Host Of 'CBS Sunday Morning,' North Jersey Resident, Dies At 91 Charles Osgood, Former Host Of 'CBS Sunday Morning,' North Jersey Resident, Dies At 91
Charles Osgood, Former Host Of 'CBS Sunday Morning,' North Jersey Resident, Dies At 91 Charles Osgood, a fixture on "CBS Sunday Morning" for decades and a longtime resident of Bergen County, died on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the age of 91 from dementia in Upper Saddle River, his family announced in an obituary shared by CBS News.  Osgood, born Charles Osgood Wood III joined CBS News in 1971 and anchored the venerable Sunday morning broadcast for 22 years from 1994 to 2016. He also appeared on "CBS Morning News" and "CBS Evening News with Dan Rather," and hosted "The Osgood File" on CBS Radio.  His signature signoff was "I'll see you on the radio." Our beloved former …
Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison
Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison Authorities are asking residents to be on the lookout for a missing man who was last seen at a gym in Westchester.  White Plains resident Fernando Manon, age 69, was last seen on Thursday, Jan. 18 around 5:45 p.m. in Harrison at the Lifetime Fitness located at 1 Westchester Park Dr., Harrison Police announced.  Manon, who suffers from dementia, was on foot and was seen headed in the direction of westbound Westchester Avenue. He has no access to a vehicle or cell phone.  Anyone with any information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Harrison Police at …
$28K Theft: Rensselaer Home Health Aide Admits Stealing From Dementia Patient $28K Theft: Rensselaer Home Health Aide Admits Stealing From Dementia Patient
$28K Theft: Rensselaer Home Health Aide Admits Stealing From Dementia Patient A home health aide from the region has admitted stealing thousands of dollars from her patient. Rensselaer County resident Lakeisha Stewart, age 43, of Rensselaer, pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny in Albany County Court on Friday, Dec. 1. Stewart admitted that between January and February 2023, she cashed several checks from the victim’s account while working as their home health aide. The victim was diagnosed with dementia and was unable to consent to the payments, prosecutors said. Altogether, Stewart stole approximately $28,500 from the victim. She faces up to six months in j…
Alert Issued For Missing Phillipsburg Woman With Dementia, 67 Alert Issued For Missing Phillipsburg Woman With Dementia, 67
Alert Issued For Missing Phillipsburg Woman With Dementia, 67 An alert has been issued for a missing Phillipsburg woman who suffers from dementia and/or psychosis. Sharon Schall, 67, was last seen Nov. 5, police said. Schall, of S. Main Street, suffers from psychosis and/or dementia, according to her family. She does not drive and is known to take weekly walks to the downtown Easton area. Schall is believed to be traveling on foot. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Phillipsburg Police Department at (908) 835-2002.
Missing Hartford Man, 58, Found Missing Hartford Man, 58, Found
Missing Hartford Man, 58, Found This story has been updated.  A missing Connecticut man has been located safe, according to the Hartford Police Department. Howard Francis, of Hartford, had been reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 10 after he failed to show up for a medical procedure, officials said. Lt. Aaron Bosivert, of the Hartford Police, said Francis was found on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and was unharmed.  Original story: Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help locating a 58-year-old man who suffers from dementia. Howard Francis of Hartford was reported missing by a family member on Tuesday, Oct. …
Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport
Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport Authorities have issued an alert for a missing Long Island man who was last seen near an airport and may need medical attention. Zhengfa Huang, age 70 of Bethpage, went missing on Sunday, Oct. 8 at the JFK airport near terminal seven at around 9 p.m., according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Huang has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 5-foot-1 and weighs approximately 100 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, Huang was wearing a red sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a blue hat. He might be carrying two plastic bags, authori…
Missing PA Woman May Be In Sag Harbor, Police Say Missing PA Woman May Be In Sag Harbor, Police Say
Missing PA Woman May Be In Sag Harbor, Police Say A woman missing from Pennsylvania, who may be in need of medical attention, could be on Long Island, police said. Kristin Lynn Nilsen, age 67, was last seen driving in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at around 2 p.m., according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. However, she is now thought to be nearly 200 miles away, police said, as information indicates that she may be in the West Village area of Manhattan and could be on her way to Sag Harbor. Nilsen has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. She drives a 2002 silver Acura MDX with Pe…
$200K Scheme: Bridgeport Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia, Police Say $200K Scheme: Bridgeport Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia, Police Say
$200K Scheme: Bridgeport Woman Depletes Savings Of Relative With Dementia, Police Say A 60-year-old Connecticut woman faces larceny charges after allegedly depleting the finances of her relative who suffers from dementia and was placed in her care, police said.  Leslie Vinson of Bridgeport turned herself in to the city's police department on Friday, Sept. 22 on larceny charges, Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran announced. According to Bridgeport Police, Vinson had been given the status of Power of Attorney for an elderly relative who suffers from frontotemporal dementia and severe cognitive impairment.  After a forensic audit was conducted on t…
Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Located Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Located
Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Located Update:  A missing Long Island man who police thought to be in need of medical attention has been located, authorities said.  Charles Ford, age 58, had last been seen on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. leaving his West Hempstead home.  On Monday, Sept. 25 -- four days after he first went missing -- Nassau County Police announced that the man had been found.  Additional details, including where he was found and his current condition, were not released.  Original story:  A man with dementia who may be in need of medical attention has disappeared after leavi…
Alert Issued For Missing Sussex County Man With Dementia Alert Issued For Missing Sussex County Man With Dementia
Alert Issued For Missing Sussex County Man With Dementia State Police have issued an alert for a missing Sussex County man who suffers from dementia. Ronald Aveta, 85, of Wantage Township, left his home in a silver 2013 Hyundai Elantra with New Jersey license plate VHS84G on Route 284 in Wantage between 9:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, state police said. He was last seen at the Sunoco gas station at 311 Erie St. in Honesdale, PA just before 7 a.m. Ronald suffers from dementia, state police said. He stands 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has gray/white hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a navy sweatshirt, navy sw…
Caretaker Who Left Dementia Patient Bedridden Before Death In Baltimore Sentenced: AG Caretaker Who Left Dementia Patient Bedridden Before Death In Baltimore Sentenced: AG
Caretaker Who Left Dementia Patient Bedridden Before Death In Baltimore Sentenced: AG An employee at a Maryland nursing home will spend years behind bars for her role in the death of a 75-year-old longterm healthcare patient who died after being knocked down, the Maryland AG announced. Obiageriaku Iheanacho, 36, of Batlimore, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, with all but seven suspended after she admitted to her role in the assault and death of Ellsworth Johnson-Bey, a dementia patient, last year. According to prosecutors, Iheanacho was a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) assigned to the Autumn Lake Health Care Post Acute Care Center in Baltimore when she was caught…
MURDER-SUICIDE: Husband Kills 94-Year-Old Wife Then Himself In Lansdale, DA Says MURDER-SUICIDE: Husband Kills 94-Year-Old Wife Then Himself In Lansdale, DA Says
Murder-suicide: Husband Kills 94-Year-Old Wife Then Himself In Lansdale, DA Says A 93-year-old man killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in Montgomery County on Tuesday, Sept. 12, prosecutors say.  Stanley Brown of Lansdale called borough police just after noon and told them he had shot his wife, Florence Brown, said District Attorney Kevin Steele's Office.  He told dispatchers he was going to kill himself before a gunshot was heard, authorities said.  As police arrived, another shot was heard from inside the home, according to the DA's Office.  Inside, officers found Stanley sitting in a chair with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest …
(Update) Missing Hopkinton Man Feared In Danger Found Safe In Woods (Update) Missing Hopkinton Man Feared In Danger Found Safe In Woods
(Update) Missing Hopkinton Man Feared In Danger Found Safe In Woods Update: Massachusetts State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 12, that searchers found 84-year-old Jim Noon safe and alert. Noon suffers from dementia and wandered away from his assisted living community on Sunday.  Searchers found Noon lying in a wooded area near Icehouse Pond in the Berry Acres Conservation area off West Main Street in Hopkinton, state police said. Paramedics took him to an area hospital for evaluation.  Original: Police in Middlesex County are asking the public to be on the lookout for an 84-year-old man who walked away from the assisted living community …
Seen Him? Man Goes Missing In Yonkers Seen Him? Man Goes Missing In Yonkers
Seen Him? Man Goes Missing In Yonkers Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man from Westchester who has been missing for several days. Luis Machado, age 79, went missing from the area of 2 Father Finian Sullivan Dr. in Yonkers on Friday, Aug. 18, Yonkers Police announced on Monday, Aug. 21.  Machado suffers from the early stages of dementia, police added.  He is described as a Hispanic man who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, and black boots, according to authorities.  Anyone who sees Machado or has any information regardi…
Forest Rangers Rescue Lost Hiker In Olive After Hours-Long Search Forest Rangers Rescue Lost Hiker In Olive After Hours-Long Search
Forest Rangers Rescue Lost Hiker In Olive After Hours-Long Search A lost hiker in the Hudson Valley was rescued by forest rangers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation after a search that took several hours. The incident took place in Ulster County around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31 in the Slide Mountain Wilderness area in the town of Olive. The search began when Forest Ranger Horn overheard radio traffic on the Ulster County 911 channel about a lost hiker with early signs of dementia near Bradkin Road in the Slide Mountain Wilderness, DEC officials said. A 73-year-old had last been seen by her husband while hiking an unmarked tra…
Woman, 72, With Dementia Goes Missing In Atlantic County: Prosecutor Woman, 72, With Dementia Goes Missing In Atlantic County: Prosecutor
Woman, 72, With Dementia Goes Missing In Atlantic County: Prosecutor A 72-year-old woman from Atlantic County with dementia has gone missing, authorities said. Idalia Mendez left her Northfield home on July 5 and was last seen on surveillance video near Doughty and Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Mendez was wearing a turquoise-colored flower-print shirt, blue jeans, blue head scarf and grey Sketcher sneakers, the prosecutor said.  She is 4-foot-9 tall and weighs 95 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or Northfield police at 609-64…
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Valley Stream Walmart Found Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Valley Stream Walmart Found
Update: Woman Last Seen Leaving Valley Stream Walmart Found Update:  A Long Island woman who went missing after a trip to Walmart has been located, officials said.  Marie Gratia, a 66-year-old woman who authorities said had dementia, was reported missing after she left a Valley Stream Walmart on Wednesday, July 12, and disappeared.  At the time of her disappearance, she was thought to be riding the NYC bus system in Queens.  On Friday, July 14, Nassau County Police announced that Gratia had been located, but did not provide information about her condition or location.  Original story: Police are asking for the community’…
FOUND: Tyngsborough Man Last Seen At Costco Called 'Vulnerable' By Police FOUND: Tyngsborough Man Last Seen At Costco Called 'Vulnerable' By Police
Found: Tyngsborough Man Last Seen At Costco Called 'Vulnerable' By Police A man with dementia was located safely after going missing from a New Hampshire Costco, officials say.  Michael Fairbrother, of Tyngsborough, was reported missing after he was last seen at a Costco on the Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua, New Hampshire on Thursday, June 1 at approximately 3:30 p.m., according to the Tyngsborough Police Department. He was found by 12:20 p.m. on Friday June 2, according to New Hampshire State Police.  UPDATE - Mr. Fairbrother has been safely located. The Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been canceled. — New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) June…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Port Jefferson Station Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Port Jefferson Station Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Port Jefferson Station Man Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Arturo Rabassa was last seen at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, on Route 112 in the hamlet of Port Jefferson Station. The 93-year-old suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police. Rabassa is described as being 5-foot-1-inch tall and 150 pounds, bald, with blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hat, black sweater, gray pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-…
Parsippany Man Sexually Assaulted Dementia Patient While Working As Home Health Aide: Police Parsippany Man Sexually Assaulted Dementia Patient While Working As Home Health Aide: Police
Parsippany Man Sexually Assaulted Dementia Patient While Working As Home Health Aide: Police A Morris County man has been accused of sexually assaulting a dementia patient while working as his home health aide. Dilshod Umarkhanov, 60, of Parsippany, was charged with aggravated sexual contact, endangering an injured victim and simple assault, Hanover Police said Monday, May 15. The charges were filed on Thursday, May 11 after the victim’s daughter reported to investigators that her father, a non-verbal dementia patient who has two home health aides, “had recently been pointing to his groin and face area but she did not understand what he was trying to tell her but it appeared as if …
Missing Man From Yonkers Found Missing Man From Yonkers Found
Missing Man From Yonkers Found New Update: Campos-Tovar has been located, Yonkers Police announced.  Original Report: Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man from Westchester who suffers from dementia.  Jacinto Campos-Tovar, age 84, was last seen in Yonkers in the area of 193 Elm St. on Sunday, May 14, according to Yonkers Police.  Campos-Tovar, who suffers from dementia, is described as a Hispanic man with white hair who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.  He was last seen wearing a black hat and navy blue shirt.  Anyone with information regarding&nbs…
New Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Found New Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Found
New Update: Missing West Hempstead Man Found Update:  A missing Long Island man has been found, according to Nassau County Police.  The announcement came just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. No further information was released. Charles Ford had last been seen in West Hempstead on Sunday, May 7. Because the 58-year-old man has dementia, it was believed that he may have been in need of medical attention.  Original story:  The West Hempstead man has dementia, authorities said. Charles Ford, age 58, was reported missing and may be in need of medical attention, according to the New York State Missing Per…
'At End Of Our Rope:' NJ Son Seeks Help With Mom's Hellish Assisted Living Expenses 'At End Of Our Rope:' NJ Son Seeks Help With Mom's Hellish Assisted Living Expenses
'At End Of Our Rope:' NJ Son Seeks Help With Mom's Hellish Assisted Living Expenses It's everyone's nightmare, spiraling medical costs with no end in sight. Joseph Giamarese, of Princeton, is intimately familiar with the struggle. He's asking for help for his nearly 95-year-old mother whose been in need of steady intensive care the past 10 years. Marie Giamarese’s current level of care exceeds $15,000 per month. "For almost a decade, my mother has been in and out of physical rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care facilities,"  Joseph Giamarese wrote on this GoFundMe page. After seven years of continuous decline, the constant need for care has taken its tol…