Wylie Police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting resident at an assisted living facility

Wylie Police said officers arrested a man from Kentucky accused of sexually assaulting a resident at an assisted living facility. Investigators said a security camera in the room helped them in the investigation.

Police said on Nov. 28 around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to Garnett Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Facility located at 1420 McCreary Rd, after a visitor reportedly had sexually assaulted a resident.

According to Wylie Police, the victim's roommate's family installed a security camera in the room. The family said while looking at the video, an unknown man was seen 'engaging in some type of sexual act with the family member's roommate.'

"While reviewing the camera footage due to some motion activation, she( the family member) saw some activity that was suspicious. She believed that her family member's roommate was engaging in some sexual encounters," said Officer Alexandra Waters with the Wylie Police Department.

The family told police they were aware of the victim's lack of mental capacity and alerted staff, since the female victim wouldn't have been able to give consent.

Police said Garnett Hill contacted officers who identified the suspect as 58-year-old Dudley Hammond from Louisville, KY. He was visiting the facility.

"He did have a family member that lives in the facility that he was visiting, there is no relationship between him and the victim," said Waters.

The victim was moved from the facility by the family, according to the police department.

While investigating the allegations, the Wylie Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division told the facility to contact them if the suspect returned.

Detectives learned Hammond was expected at the facility on Dec. 4 and detectives set up surveillance. Officers took Hammond into custody at 11:04 a.m. for a warrant for Indecent Assault. Charges were then filed for Aggravated Sexual Assault. As of Thursday, he remained in the Wylie jail.

In a statement, the facility said:

"Garnet Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Care is committed to the safety and security of all of our residents.  Due to the ongoing law enforcement investigation and state and federal privacy laws, Garnet Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Care cannot provide any additional information regarding this matter other than to state that we are working closely with law enforcement officials and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and that we remain dedicated to continuing to provide the highest quality care and protection to our residents."

Police said they plan on having an edcuation forum for families with loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

"We want to remind family members that there are steps that they can take to protect their family and these security cameras were a great asset to us in this investigation.