A man from Louisville is facing charges of abuse, exploitation and terroristic threatening after he allegedly stole from and abused his second cousin, who was in his care.
According to arrest documents, 37 year-old Joshua Brown was arrested Tuesday for the crimes. The documents say he was looking after his second cousin, who had “diminished capacity” and needed care.
Brown’s parent allowed him to move into the victim’s home on December 1 to care for her, but police say he began to physically and verbally abuse the woman. In one instance, Brown was recorded telling the disabled woman “Today is the day you’re going to find out what the f— is up,” and “You’re lucky I don’t take your a– out.”
Neighbors also reportedly heard Brown abusing the woman. The woman also told police Brown pushed and shoved her, making her fear for her safety.
Police say Brown used the victim’s credit card to withdraw more than $100,000 from her account for his personal use.
The victim’s uncle moved her out of her home for fear of her safety, and afterward Brown, his girlfriend and others allegedly moved into the victim’s home without her permission.
Brown is now being held at Metro Corrections.
Source: WAVE
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