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Callaway Man Arrested for Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

Robert Corey Lentz, 38, of Callaway, was arrested on December 23, 2024, following allegations of physical assault and neglect against his an elderly male, for whom he served as a caretaker. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at a residence on Take It Easy Ranch Road. Lentz has been charged with second-degree assault and abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult, both misdemeanors. Deputies arrived at the residence shortly after 5:21 p.m. following a report of an assault. According to the elderly male, Lentz had failed to provide him with basic care, leaving him without proper food or access to essential medications. The elderly man stated that the only food he had consumed all day was half a bowl of chili, despite being dependent on Lentz due to his inability to walk without a walker and other health conditions. The verbal argument between the two allegedly escalated when Lentz approached the elderly man and began punching him in the head. The elderly male, in an effort to protect himself, attempted to push Lentz away. At that point, Lentz allegedly bit him on both hands, leaving deep cuts that were bleeding profusely. Deputies observed these visible injuries, […]

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