GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A former contract worker for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is facing charges for allegedly abusing a veteran with Alzheimer’s disease.
Laurie Botbyl is awaiting arraignment on misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree vulnerable adult abuse, according to court records obtained by 24 Hour News 8.
The incident happened at 11:16 p.m. on March 27 at the home’s Alzheimer’s and dementia unit, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency said.
Botbyl is accused of pushing a veteran in a wheelchair into a desk. The MVAA said the incident was captured on a security camera and witnessed by several staff members.