Caregiver arrested for neglect of 84-year-old grandfather i…
Car Crash Putnam Tennessee in Putnam, Tennessee: A caregiver, Brandon McBroom, was arrested and charged with aggravated neglect of an elderly adult, theft of property, and financial exploitation of an elderly adult in Putnam County, Tennessee. According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Adult Protective Services contacted deputies on April 13 about alleged neglect and financial exploitation of McBroom's 84-year-old grandfather, whom he was caring for. Authorities found the victim living in extremely poor conditions with non-functioning bathrooms, caved-in flooring, trash, and very little food; the victim was severely malnourished and was taken to a hospital. Investigators also determined McBroom allegedly transferred about $4,460.50 from the victim's account to his own through approximately 30 transactions between January and March 2026. McBroom was arrested on June 30.