Nurse Arrested After Sexual Assault at Long-Term Care Home
A 75-year-old registered nurse has been arrested and charged with sexual assault at a long-term care home.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the suspect was employed as a nurse at Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care Home located at 330 King Avenue West in Newcastle. During his shift, the suspect was located in the room of a resident where he was touching the victim inappropriately.
Eliezer MAGDAMO, age 75, of Oshawa is charged with: Sexual Assault.
He was released on an Undertaking.
MAGDAMO previously worked at the following facilities (with approximate years of employment):
Whitby Mental Health Centre (now known as Ontario Shores) – 1989-2011
Altima Long-Term Care (now known as Glen Rouge Community/Long-Term Care) – 2011-2015
Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care – 2016 – present
Police are concerned there may be more victims.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Mayhew of the East Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3833.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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