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Saturday, November 13, 2010

State Police Probe Unlawful Sexual Contact Incidents At Christiana Hospital

Location:
Christiana Hospital 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road Newark, DE 19718
 
Date of Occurrences:  
October 29, 2010 to November 11, 2010
 
Victims:
3 Female patients
 
Suspect:
Dark skinned male, 5’07’-5’10”, 150-170lbs, average build, black hair, brown eyes, wearing t-shirt, blue jeans, and white lab coat. 
 
Resume:
 
Newark- The Delaware State Police are investigating the reports of three separate incidents of Unlawful Sexual Contact that occurred at the Christiana Hospital, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, between the dates of October 29, 2010 thru November 11, 2010.
 
All of the victims were female patients that were admitted to Christiana Hospital.  The incidents occurred when a male suspect, described as a dark skinned male, 5’07”-5’10”, 150-170lbs, average build, black hair, brown eyes, wearing t-shirt and blue jeans, and a White Lab Coat, entered the victims’ rooms, posing as a doctor.  The suspect then performed a physical exam on the patients, where he improperly touched and fondled the victims and then exited the room.  The incidents were reported to Christiana Hospital Staff and the Delaware State Police were notified on Friday, November 12, 2010 and are investigating.
 
Christiana Care Health System is fully and actively cooperating with, and assisting the Delaware State Police with the investigation.  Christiana Health Care system is also conducting its own thorough internal investigationhas heightened security and surveillance, and is reviewing recent ID card-reader activity and surveillance videos.   All staff has also been reminded to follow all safety-first guidelines including the proper display of employee identification badges at all times.
 
Detectives are asking anyone with any information in reference to this incident or believe that they may have been victimized in similar incidents  to contact Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 ext. 205. They may also submit tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

How sick. And scary.