Florence Police Department confirmed a report that a local woman was arrested for mistreatment of an elderly person recently and that case is now in Lane County Circuit Court. “On [Oct.16] Adult Protective Services contacted the Florence Police to report a case of possible elder abuse by a care worker in the victim’s home,” according to a release by FPD. “Officers responded to the residence and made contact with the victim. After an investigation the care giver was placed under arrest and transported to Lane County Adult Corrections.”