A former Lake City and Darlington police officer has been arrested by the State Law Enforcement Division’s Special Victims Unit on allegations he exploited and neglected a vulnerable adult, according to a SLED press release.
Alan Ross Shelley, 52, of Room 113 at The Holiday Inn Express, 202 Ron McNair Blvd., is charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult and neglect of a vulnerable adult.
Shelley is accused of improperly using the funds of his late aunt, 81-year-old Katherine Carlsten Shelley, for his own and his acquaintances’ use, according to the release. He also is accused of failing to provide her with the proper medication she required. It’s believed that the accused neglect placed her at substantial risk for her death. These incidents occurred between July 24, 2007 and Sept. 14, 2007.
Katherine Shelley, who was considered to be a vulnerable adult, had a physical condition that impaired her from adequately taking care of herself, according to the release. Alan Shelley was her caregiver and had power of attorney for her. She died Sept. 14, 2007.
If convicted of both felonies, Alan Shelley could face a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years.
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