Elderly Ozark woman battles for her life after alleged abuse: Police
Ozark Police Chief Charles Ward said police and paramedics found the 81-year-old victim needing severe medical treatment and took her to a hospital to treat numerous injuries that he considers critical.
OZARK, Al (WTVY) -An Ozark woman faces elderly abuse and neglect charges involving the lack of care provided to her mother, according to police.
Officers arrested 58-year-old Wendy Woodham, who had fallen Saturday at the Ozark home she shared with her mother.
Ozark Police Chief Charles Ward said police and paramedics found the 81-year-old victim needing severe medical treatment and took her to a hospital to treat numerous injuries that he considers critical.
Ward said the investigation is ongoing and won’t rule out additional charges.
Dale County Jail Records show that a judge has yet to set bond, keeping Woodham behind bars until at least Monday.
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