MELBOURNE, FL. (THECOUNT) — Melbourne, Florida woman, Guettie Belizaire, has been arrested after she was accused of molesting an elderly male patient housed a nursing home.
Belizaire, whose age was not provided, has been charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of an elderly person and abuse of an elderly person.
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According to Melbourne Police, officers arrested Belizaire in reference to a complaint of sexual battery occurring in December.
Police said that managerial staff say Belizaire was found unclothed inside a patient’s room.
The victim, who suffered from “medical ailments,” told officers he had been sexually battered by her.
Detectives said Belizaire was missing for over an hour and a half in the facility. Due to her absence, personnel started searching for her, and she was found getting dressed in the victim’s bathroom, reports WSVN.
The incident was then reported to management, who then reported it to police.
Detectives said Belizaire denied ever being in the room with the victim.
The victim was taken to a medical center where a rape kit was conducted. Investigators said DNA evidence from the kit confirmed the victim’s claim.
Geo quick facts: Melbourne is a Florida city southeast of Orlando. The Eau Gallie Arts District, on the Indian River Lagoon, is known for its galleries and Foosaner Art Museum. Period buildings include the Rossetter House Museum & Gardens, restored to its 1908 appearance. Across the lagoon, Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach faces the Atlantic Ocean. North, Brevard Zoo features a kayak tour through an African habitat – wikipedia.