2 charged with abuse, neglect of 20-year-old woman with Down syndrome in Delaware County

The Brief

  • Two Colwyn residents face charges for alleged abuse and neglect of a 20-year-old woman with Down syndrome.
  • Investigators say the victim was found outside in cold, rainy weather, visibly injured and malnourished.
  • Both suspects were arrested July 7, 2026, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2026.

COLWYN, Pa. Charges have been filed against Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr “Hasan” Sanders after a detailed investigation into the alleged abuse and neglect of a 20-year-old woman with Down syndrome, according to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office.

What we know:

Investigators say on April 25 emergency services were called after a person was seen crying on the front steps of a residence for about four hours in 40-degree weather with steady rain. A responding officer found the victim, who was initially believed to be a juvenile, soaked and holding a trash bag of clothes.

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