Nassau Group Facility Staffer Accused Of Abuse

Syosset NY

18 July, 2020

8:50 AM

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SYOSSET, NY — A Brooklyn woman has been arrested after police said she repeatedly hit a woman at a Syosset group facility and forced her to eat befouled food. Wanda Shorts, 56, of Sterling Place, worked as a staff member at the group facility. Shorts hit a 34-year-old woman on her back several times and mistreated her during meals, police said. The incident happened around 5:30 pm on April 6. Shorts was arrested without incident around 11:30 p.m. Friday. She faces charges of endangering the welfare of an incompetent person or physically disabled person. Shorts was expected to appear in Mineola court Saturday. Anyone who thinks they may have been a victim should contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.