Caretaker Bleach Incident
Lake Charles Caretaker Arrested After Allegedly Giving Bleach to Disabled Client
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Wilson was also booked on a charge of theft of less than $1,000, a charge not included in the summary.
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Police were called to a home in the 2400 block of Anita Drive at approximately 7:26 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, after a family member reported a suspicious situation.
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Family members told WBRZ that the client, identified as 48-year-old Marshal Huntsberry, had been unable to walk since being injured in a hit-and-run crash years earlier.
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Family members said Huntsberry was OK after the incident, but also said the home-health company had not contacted his relatives.
Police in Lake Charles, Louisiana arrested 30-year-old Reginald Wilson after he allegedly poured bleach into a water bottle and gave it to a physically and mentally disabled client in his care. The Gateway Pundit reported that the client drank from the bottle, noticed a chemical taste, and alerted a relative who confronted Wilson. Police said Wilson admitted to adding the bleach, and security-camera footage was collected as evidence.
The client was taken to an emergency room for evaluation. NBC News reported that Wilson was booked on charges including aggravated battery, cruelty to a person with infirmities, mingling harmful substances, and theft of less than $1,000. His employer, Heaven on Earth, removed him from the home and said it was cooperating with authorities and does not tolerate abuse.
Incident Discovered When Client Noticed Chemical Taste
Police were called to a home in the 2400 block of Anita Drive around 7:26 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, after a family member reported a suspicious situation. The Daily Mail reported that the victim, 48-year-old Marshal Huntsberry, has been unable to walk since being injured in a hit-and-run crash years earlier. Huntsberry drank from the doctored bottle before detecting the bleach taste and alerting his family.
Family members told reporters that Huntsberry was physically okay after the incident. However, they expressed concern that Heaven on Earth had not contacted them immediately following the discovery. Western Journal confirmed that security footage from inside the home captured the alleged poisoning.
Wilson Confessed and Faces Multiple Serious Charges
According to police, Wilson admitted to pouring bleach into the water bottle when confronted by Huntsberry's relative. NBC News reported that investigators collected the security-camera footage as key evidence in the case. Wilson's confession combined with the video record strengthened prosecutors' case against him.
The charges Wilson faces are serious crimes that specifically address harm to vulnerable people. Aggravated battery, cruelty to a person with infirmities, and mingling of harmful substances are all felonies. Police indicated that additional charges may apply as the investigation continues.
Care Company Removes Worker and Pledges Cooperation
Heaven on Earth, the home-health company that employed Wilson, immediately removed him from Huntsberry's home. The Gateway Pundit reported that the company issued a statement saying it is cooperating fully with authorities and does not tolerate abuse of any kind. The company's swift action suggests it is taking the allegations seriously.
The case raises concerns about oversight in home-health care settings where vulnerable clients depend on caretakers. Disabled individuals who cannot walk or advocate for themselves are at heightened risk. The incident underscores the importance of background checks, supervision, and security measures in such environments.
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