New Mexico Caregivers Charged with Abuse After Disturbing Incidents at Care Facilities

Recent reports from the New Mexico Department of Justice highlight disturbing cases of abuse involving staff at various care facilities.

In Santa Fe, Salomon Sanchez, an employee at a Developmental Disabilities Waiver group home, is allegedly seen on video refusing to assist a resident. Officials state that after his refusal, Sanchez physically shoved the resident into a table and pinned them down.

In a separate incident in Santa Fe, Lee Carrizales, a caregiver at Pacifica Senior Living Facility, is accused of verbally assaulting two residents. One of the incidents was reportedly captured on video and shared on social media.

Linda Romero, a caregiver at another facility, is facing allegations of striking a resident with developmental disabilities multiple times.

Additionally, at Morningstar Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, Edwars Bonilla-Aguinada, a staff member, is accused of mistreating an 89-year-old Alzheimer’s patient, allegedly ignoring her discomfort and acting aggressively toward her.

All three employees are now facing charges for the abuse of vulnerable residents under their care.

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