Powell Caretaker Charged with Elder Abuse, Police Say

Kathy McCroskey (Courtesy: JIMS)

Powell Caretaker Charged with Elder Abuse, Police Say

Kathy McCroskey (Courtesy: JIMS)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Powell caretaker is charged Wednesday, November 1 with elder abuse and domestic assault after fighting with a man under her care.

According to a police report, officers responding to a domestic call at a home on Cate Road found the victim who reportedly told them that Kathy McCroskey and he had gotten into a fight. During that fight, McCroskey tried to hit the man, until he locked himself inside his bedroom and called police.

Police also found signs consistent with a struggle inside the home and injuries to the victim’s arms and face.

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Powell Caretaker Charged with Elder Abuse, Police Say

Kathy McCroskey (Courtesy: JIMS)

Powell Caretaker Charged with Elder Abuse, Police Say

Kathy McCroskey (Courtesy: JIMS)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Powell caretaker is charged Wednesday, November 1 with elder abuse and domestic assault after fighting with a man under her care.

According to a police report, officers responding to a domestic call at a home on Cate Road found the victim who reportedly told them that Kathy McCroskey and he had gotten into a fight. During that fight, McCroskey tried to hit the man, until he locked himself inside his bedroom and called police.

Police also found signs consistent with a struggle inside the home and injuries to the victim’s arms and face.