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Mesa Caregiver Arrested in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Woman With Dementia

A new push at the Arizona Capitol would let families place cameras in resident rooms.

Overview

  • Mesa police arrested 46-year-old Gamacy Gilles on Sunday, booking him on felony sexual abuse, felony adult abuse and misdemeanor assault.
  • Investigators say a video from the victim’s daughter shows Gilles kissing the wheelchair-bound woman and groping her chest as she tried to roll away.
  • A judge set bond at $50,000 with electronic monitoring and a curfew required if he is released, and the case remains under investigation in Maricopa County.
  • Grand Court Senior Living said it treats resident safety seriously and will cooperate with law enforcement, and it declined further comment during the investigation.
  • The Arizona House passed SB 1041 in a 41-11 vote to allow cameras in assisted-living rooms, and the bill now moves to the state Senate.