Close Menu
Douglas NowDouglas Now
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
What's Hot

Peach Cobbler

June 30, 2025

Accused murderer Jon Worrell denied bond, remains in the Coffee County Jail

June 30, 2025

Waycross PD looking for suspects who allegedly fired at police officers during chase

June 30, 2025
Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok
Trending
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Accused murderer Jon Worrell denied bond, remains in the Coffee County Jail
  • Waycross PD looking for suspects who allegedly fired at police officers during chase
  • Georgia regional commissions see slight rise in May unemployment
  • City of Pearson ends crazy week — but crazier days likely lie ahead
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Pinterest
Douglas NowDouglas Now
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
Douglas NowDouglas Now
Home»News»Welfare check request leads to discovery of alleged elder abuse, 31-year-old arrested
News

Welfare check request leads to discovery of alleged elder abuse, 31-year-old arrested

SubmittedBy SubmittedFebruary 10, 20255,863 Views
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link
Follow Us
Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
Shiquil Paulk Photo courtesy of the Coffee County Sheriff's Office
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Copy Link

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, officers responded to what was initially reported as a welfare check at a residence on Bethel Road. Upon arrival, they encountered an elderly woman who was crying out in agony. Family members from Cleveland, Tenn., who were visiting for a funeral, had become concerned about their loved one, who had been placed under the care of Shiquil Paulk, 31, of Douglas. Unable to gain access to the home, they contacted authorities, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Given the circumstances, officers made the difficult decision to breach the residence, leading to the discovery of a profoundly troubling situation.

The victim, a 65-year-old double amputee, had been left unattended for an extended period, resulting in her dire state. Authorities found that she was suffering from multiple bed sores, severe dehydration, and dysarthria, indicating significant neglect. The condition of the victim raised serious concerns about her care and safety, prompting further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her living situation. EMS transported the victim to Coffee Regional Medical Center for treatment and CCSO deputies took Paulk into custody citing a violation Georgia Code § 16-5-101, neglect of an elder person.

Sheriff Fred T. Cole stated “Our senior citizens are the foundation of our community. We have a duty to safeguard them and ensure that those responsible for their care meet the highest standards. Anyone who fails in that responsibility will be held accountable.”

The penalty for the neglect of a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, is a felony a person found guilty by a jury could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $50,000. The offender could also face both a fine and prison time.

abuse of the elderly Coffee County Jail Coffee County Sheriff's Office Douglas Georgia elder abuse
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Copy Link
Douglas Now Profile Pic
Submitted

Related Posts

Peach Cobbler

June 30, 2025

Accused murderer Jon Worrell denied bond, remains in the Coffee County Jail

June 30, 2025

Waycross PD looking for suspects who allegedly fired at police officers during chase

June 30, 2025

Comments are closed.

Coffee Break on 106.3 The Tree!
Coffee Break Podcasts from 106.3 The Tree!
  • First Baptist Church Mission Trip
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-06-21
  • Will Moseley comes home, what happens if the State Court Judge and Sheriff are married?
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-05-15
  • Sheriff Candidates Debate
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-04-25
  • Robert... Superstitious!? There's no way.
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-04-18
  • Mid-week Edition of Coffee Break
    Source: Coffee Break Published on 2024-04-17
Top Posts

Convicted child molester allegedly gets drunk, lends truck to girlfriend, forgets and reports it stolen, then gets arrested for failure to register

February 19, 202571,934 Views

18 bodies in various states of decomposition found at funeral home during eviction process

October 27, 202465,347 Views

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

November 11, 202444,888 Views

Three dozen defendants indicted in major South Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy

January 30, 202537,110 Views
RSS Latest Headlines from Fox News
  • East Coast flyers face travel nightmare after weather sparks delays ahead of holiday weekend
  • Dodgers face federal civil rights complaint over hiring and employment practices
  • Elon Musk says US is ruled by 'Porky Pig Party' as Trump defends his vision against former ally's criticism
  • Kansas City Chiefs fans’ deaths: Prosecutors seek tougher charges
  • Far-left actor John Cusack says Iran 'should get' nukes to protect Middle East from US and Israel
Follow us on Social Media!
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Pinterest
Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Pinterest
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • At Home with Pam
  • Contact
© 2025 DouglasNow. All Rights Reserved.

Newell Media

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.