The Grants Pass Police Department has jailed an employee of a local nursing home for the alleged sexual abuse of elderly patients.
The Police Department reports detectives arrested 28-year-old Michael Anthony Lee of Medford on Thursday at his place of employment, which was not disclosed.
On June 16th, GPPD received a report of sex abuse involving an employee and patient at the unnamed nursing home. A subsequent investigation by detectives from the Major Crimes Unit -- conducted with assistance of management of the nursing home -- determined the suspect to be Lee.
Detectives said Lee had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in both Grants Pass and Medford over the past three years. They said he allegedly targeted both female and male elderly victims for sexual assault -- and it's believed additional victims have not yet been identified.
Michael Lee was placed into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for suspicion of two counts each of Felony 1st-Degree Sex Abuse and Felony Attempted 1st-Degree Sex Abuse. He is being held without bail.
GPPD is requesting assistance in identifying additional victims. Anyone with information in this case is urged to call Detective Miguel at (541)-450-6260 and reference Case #24-22321.
