Van driver charged after allegedly assaulting six elderly women
A Pembroke van driver who transported elderly clients to and from an adult health center in Norwell has been charged after allegedly assaulting six elderly women, the Plymouth District Attorney’s office said in a statement Monday.Robert J. McNeil, 57, was arraigned on ten counts of indecent assault and battery on an elder or disabled person, according to the statement. After working for several years as a van transport driver for the CareWell Adult Day Wellness Center, McNeil reported to the owners of the center in July that he had inappropriately touched six female clients on separate occasions dating back to 2014, according to the DA’s office.CareWell officials contacted the Disabled Persons Protection Commission and a state police investigation was launched. The DA’s office said there were 10 instances where McNeil inappropriately touched six women ranging in age from 60 to 80 years old. McNeil allegedly targeted clients who were alone and dropped off last along his transportation route. The incidents occurred in Halifax, Plymouth, Hanson, and Norwell, according to the DA’s office. After reporting the incidents, McNeil was placed on medical leave and sought outpatient treatment.McNeil was released on personal recognizance. He was ordered to wear a GPS monitoring bracelet, stay away from the victims and their families, not work as a transport driver, and report any future jobs to probation officials, the DA’s office said.He will be arraigned in Hingham District Court on October 5 for a complaint related to an incident in Norwell and is expected back in Plymouth District Court on October 25.
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