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Clarksburg WV lawyers   Is it against the law for a Deputy Sheriff to commit Verbal Elder abuse to an 80 year old man who did nothing to deserve such treatment ? Thank you for your time.

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charlie2911 Answered:

You would get better results by complaining in writing to this officers department head, or chief. All we can do is sympathise with you Cool

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Mary Answered:

Carroll, 

I just received your question today, and I'm sorry to see that it is already at least a month old.  I made some calls on your behalf, without identifying you, and it confirmed where I thought you should start.  You need to know, most importantly, the name of the deputy who verbally abused the elder citizen.  In Clarksburg, WV, there are over 40 deputies, but only one man in charge, Sheriff Marano (pronounced like: I RAN a race).  He is there from 8 to 4, M-F.

However, do not start with him.  File a case report with a case worker on the verbal abuse you observed giving the date, time, names, incident, and how it affected this elder.  The phone number for Harrison County is (304) 627-2295.  If you were not the one who observed the incident, perhaps you can assist the person wishing to file the complaint.  If there are no witnesses, and the elder citizen has come to you about the complaint, I would do the best you can to write it down as excactly as he can remember it; then I would still call to file a complaint with the caseworker.

Without the deputy's name you're going to have a tough time getting help from that department; especially since this is over a month ago.  If you do have the good luck of knowing that name, ask the case worker if it would help to speak to the sheriff directly.  She may want to investigate that part of it herself; if she does, do it her way!  If she says it's OK, speak only with Sheriff Marano @ (304) 623-6655.  They will ask if you'd rather speak with a deputy, and just say politely, that it's something that you need to ask the Sheriff.

Another important number to know is the WV toll-free Elder Abuse Hotline number which is:  1 (800) 352-6513.  They were the onew who gave me the caseworkers' number for your area.  They are an excellent source for any kind of abuse, neglect, or any thing you think looks suspicious with an elder.

For others reading this, there is an elder abuse hot line number in your state, too.  If you are confused about this, or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me by email:  marycarterbennet@aol.com

Good luck, Carroll!

 

 

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