Gainesville man charged with elder abuse and neglect

Ajani Omari Lee (Gainesville Police Department)

A Gainesville man has been arrested on felony elder neglect charges after police say he deprived a 71-year-old family member of necessary care and sustenance.

What we know:

Ajani Omari Lee was taken into custody after an investigation began when the elderly man was brought to Northeast Georgia Medical Center with multiple third-degree burns, as well as cuts and bruises across his body.

Police say Lee was the victim’s caretaker.

What's next:

Lee remains in the Hall County Jail on charges of felony neglect of an elderly person.

The Source: Information in this article came from a release sent to FOX 5 by the Gainesville Police Department.

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