State Human Services Employee Accused Of Physically Abusing Resident At Waukegan Long-Term Care Facility

CHICAGO (CBS) -- An Illinois Department of Human Services employee has been arrested and charged with violently abusing a resident at a long-term care facility in Waukegan.

Brandy Johnson, 42, of Beach Park, was charged with aggravated battery and abuse of a long-term facility resident following an investigation by the Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation.

State Police said Johnson worked as a medical health technician at the Ann Kiley Developmental Center. The IDHS called State Police there back on Dec. 16 following allegations of the physical abuse of a resident by Johnson, state police said.

It was alleged that Johnson grabbed a resident and abused her during an altercation. A physical exam revealed a bruise on the victim's body, state police said.

Johnson was taken into custody and was at the Lake County Jail on Wednesday, awaiting a bond hearing.

UPDATE: According to court documents filed in October 2021, the Lake County State's Attorney declined to pursue the case, and Johnson was discharged.