PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department has announced the arrest of Joseph Uche Chukwu, a 44-year-old resident of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Mr. Chukwu has been charged with abuse of a care-dependent person and related offenses.
According to the criminal complaint, the initial report concerning the possible abuse was received by the police department on October 17, 2023. Subsequent investigations allegedly confirmed that Mr. Chukwu, while employed as a caregiver, physically abused the person under his care.
The incident took place in the 400 block of Sixth Avenue in Parkesburg, PA 19365. The arrest was made on November 9, 2023.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled to take place at the Parkesburg District Court. However, the exact date and time of the hearing are yet to be announced.
The Parkesburg Borough Police Department is urging anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward and assist in the investigation. They can reach out to Detective Rodney Discher or Sergeant Ryan Murtagh at the station phone number (610) 857-3535. Emails can also be sent to rdischer@parkesburgpolice.org and rmurtagh@parkesburgpolice.org respectively.
Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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