Darren Doyle, story:
A Brownsville man has been arrested for elderly neglect and abuse and is likely facing more charges, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office told the Edmonson Voice that they received a complaint call In July from the family of Peggy Priddy, (75) now deceased, who said they believed Mrs. Priddy was being abused by her hired live-in caretaker Donald Anderson, (68) of Brownsville, after she was discovered in a non-responsive state at her residence in Bee Spring. In a statement provided to the Edmonson Voice, the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office said "The conditions of the home and bedroom and sleeping area of the victim was in a deplorable condition and unfit for human life." The Sheriff's Office also stated that hours after Mrs. Priddy was declared brain dead, her debit card was allegedly used by Anderson. Family members provided evidence of stolen checks and other debit card use they claim was by Anderson, according to the Sheriff's Office. Anderson was arrested on September 15th and charged with Knowingly abusing or neglecting an adult and Knowingly exploiting an adult over $300. The investigation is ongoing with multiple felony charges pending as well as other suspects involved in the case.
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