HARRISBURG, PA — A York County husband and wife are facing multiple charges, including allegations of neglect and financial exploitation, following claims that they abandoned a care-dependent woman in a basement while misusing her finances.
Ashlee Brady and Brian Brady, both 32, of Hanover, have been accused of leaving Ashlee’s mother, a care-dependent elderly woman, in the basement of her home under unsafe and unsanitary conditions in February 2024. Emergency Medical Services discovered the victim after a relative placed a call for assistance.
According to investigators, the victim was allegedly left alone, locked behind a dog gate in a corner of the basement with limited food and water. The couple is accused of taking an overnight trip with their children while leaving the woman in this condition.
Further investigation revealed allegations of financial exploitation. Prosecutors allege the couple misused over $10,000 of the victim’s funds for personal expenses, such as vacations and alcohol. Additionally, Brian Brady is accused of submitting false hours for Medicaid reimbursement through his employment, claiming to have provided care services that were not rendered.
Ashlee Brady, who served as her mother’s power of attorney, faces charges of financial exploitation, neglect, conspiracy, perjury, and intimidating a witness. Brian Brady, a paid caregiver for the victim, is charged with similar offenses, including multiple counts of Medicaid fraud.
Attorney General Dave Sunday called the acts “disturbing,” stating, “These defendants were family members entrusted with this victim’s care and financial well-being. My office is committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents.”
The defendants are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 27.
Authorities remind the public that charges are merely allegations, and both Ashlee and Brian Brady are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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