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Prosecutors: Group home worker tied woman to her bed

<p>Prosecutors say Andrew Hatcher, of Ridge, failed to do 15 minute overnight bed checks.</p>

News 12 Staff

May 16, 2017, 11:26 AM

Updated 3,090 days ago

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A worker at a state-run group home is accused of endangering the welfare of two severely disabled adults.
Prosecutors say Andrew Hatcher, of Ridge, failed to do 15 minute overnight bed checks.
According to prosecutors, Hatcher tied a woman to her bed, causing arm and leg injuries at the Centereach Intermediate Care Facility.
Hatcher faces up to four years in prison if convicted.