Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Staff sexually abused resident

The details of the complaint alleged that facility staff sexually abuse a resident while in care.

During the records review, LPA Iniguez reviewed the following: IB Investigation dated 3/14/24 and Los Angeles Police Department Investigative Report dated 2/20/24.

The Los Angeles Police Department Investigative Report states that on 2/14/2024, Officer received a radio call about a battery investigation at 13438 Halldale Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710. Upon arrival, Officer met with (R#1), a resident of Halldale Manor. (R#1) stated that shortly after moving into the residence at approximately 2000 hours, (R#1) lay in bed. (R#1) woke up and could not move their arms or legs. (R#1) said a caregiver (later identified as (S#1)) entered their bedroom and walked over to them. (R#1) stated that (S#1) grabbed their right arm and placed their hand on (R#1)’s genitals; (S#1) then bent down and put their head on (R#1)’s genitals. (R#1) said (S#1) took a deep breath through their nose.

Officer spoke with (S#1), who is employed as a caregiver at the facility. (S#1) stated they lived at the facility and were there 24 hours a day. (S#1) denied ever sexually battering (R#1). Also, (S#1) stated that approximately two weeks prior, (R#1) laid in bed and called them inside. (S#1) could not understand what (R#1) said, (S#1) bent over to hear (R#1). (S#1) reported (R#1) pushed (S#1)’s shoulders away; that was the only physical contact they had. (S#1) stated they never had any eye injuries, nor did they go to the hospital.