Crime

Caregiver Accused of Assaulting and Robbing Stroke Victim of $5,600 in Jewelry, Faces 13 Criminal Charges

ST. THOMAS — A woman hired as a temporary caregiver for a man recovering from a stroke has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following allegations that she robbed and assaulted the man at his Anna’s Retreat residence. The incident has led to a litany of charges including robbery, grand larceny, and criminal abuse of a dependent adult. According to police, the victim reported the incident on June 19, stating that his substitute caretaker—whom he knew only as “Ty”—visited his home the day prior along with her minor son. Once inside, Ty allegedly confronted the man over money she claimed he owed her for parts purchased to repair a vehicle. The man told police he had purchased the vehicle, but Ty had been using it for the past six months. When the man told Ty he had no money to pay her, he walked to his bedroom. Ty followed him inside, where she reportedly took a gold chain with a diamond cross pendant and two gold bracelets from his dressing table. The victim told police ...