Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect

The Brief

  • Police said a 90-year-old man was found injured and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.
  • Teresa Marie Mills was arrested on charges of neglect and abuse of a vulnerable adult.
  • The elderly man was taken to a hospital after being placed in emergency protective custody.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. A South Carolina woman was arrested Sunday after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect while living in unsanitary conditions, according to the North Charleston Police Department.

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Officers responded to a home on North Kenwood Drive shortly after 7:30 p.m. to conduct a welfare check after the elderly man was reportedly seen sitting alone on the front porch.

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