Crime & Safety
Man Charged with Sexually Abusing 92-Year-Old
When questioned, suspect also gave false name to police.
Cranford Police charged Isaac Hammond, 41, with sexually abusing a mentally handicapped 92-year-old woman residing in an assisted living facility.
Upon finding Hammond alone in a locked room with the victim early morning Sunday, staff members of the assisted living facility called the police, who arrested Hammond around 1:50 a.m.
He was charged with aggravated sexual contact, a third degree crime. While being questioned he also gave police a false name, and was charged with hindering his own arrest. The Department of Homeland Security is also investigating him, as he is suspected to be an illegal immigrant, Sgt. Gerard Quinn said.
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Cranford Police aren't sure if Hammond was an employee of the assisted living facility or not. The name and location of the assisted living facility is not being released by police at this time to protect the identity of the victim.
Hammond's bail is set at $250,000, and is scheduled for a court appearance tomorrow.
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The victim was treated at Overlook Hospital and discharged Sunday evening.
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