Police in Texas introduced Monday one lady has been charged in reference to an investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect at 5 unlicensed group houses housing adults with psychological and bodily disabilities.
The operator of Love and Caring for Folks LLC, 49-year-old Regla “Su” Becquer, was arrested on one depend of abandoning/endangering a person, imminent hazard of bodily damage, and will face further prices pending the result of the investigation, Arlington police mentioned in a information launch. She is being held on the Tarrant County Jail on a $750,000 bond.
The misconduct that allegedly occurred on the group houses was reported late final 12 months after a resident at one of many houses reached out to a neighbor to assist him escape.
“One day, I was in my backyard, and there was an elderly guy back there. Looks like he had cerebral palsy or something,” one neighbor advised FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Price. “He asked me to call 911 ‘cause he was trying to escape. So we called the cops and got them out here with the ambulance and fire trucks and stuff, and they’ve been out here a couple of times since.”
Regla “Su” Becquer, 49, was arrested on one depend of abandoning/endangering a person, imminent hazard of bodily damage. (Arlington Police)
The Arlington Police Department’s Behavioral Well being Legislation Enforcement Unit subsequently launched a months-long investigation into a number of allegations of abuse, neglect, theft and fraud linked to Becquer and her firm’s group houses, the division mentioned within the launch.
Investigators allege that Becquer and her workers didn’t correctly care for his or her shoppers, prevented shoppers from looking for medical consideration, tried to chop off all communication between shoppers and their households, made purchases utilizing shoppers’ debit playing cards with out their data or consent and saved lifeless shoppers’ property, together with telephones and autos.
Police have recognized a number of potential victims and found 5 properties throughout the Texas cities of Arlington, Mansfield and Grand Prairie related to Love and Caring for Folks LLC. Police mentioned there might be further victims and group houses they’ve but to seek out.
“We’ve learned about some very concerning things occurring within these homes and we want to ensure that no victims are falling through the cracks,” Chief of Police Al Jones mentioned within the launch. “If you or a loved one has spent any time in one of these homes — or knows of any other locations this company may be operating out of – we need to know.”
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The Arlington Police Division’s Behavioral Well being Legislation Enforcement Unit investigated a number of allegations of abuse, neglect, theft and fraud linked to Regla “Su” Becquer and her firm’s group houses. (Arlington Police)
“Fortunately, our investigation has resulted in multiple clients being pulled from the homes so they can receive the legitimate care they need. But there may be others we need to help,” Jones continued.
As of Tuesday morning, Becquer has solely been charged in reference to one case involving one consumer. Police mentioned more arrests might observe.
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“Our current information on this matter indicates that multiple cities within our County could be affected by this investigation and we join the Arlington Police Department in requesting the public’s assistance so that we ensure we are thoroughly assisting any and all of those affected by the suspected wrongdoing of Regla Becquer,” Tarrant County District Lawyer Phil Sorrells mentioned within the launch.
