BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – A 49-year-old caregiver in Wisconsin was arrested following an investigation into battery against a disabled adult over time.
According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, the initial report was on January 23, 2026, when deputies responded to the possible battery. Officials learned throughout the early phases of the investigation that there may have been multiple offenses over time.
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Officials developed probable cause early in the case to arrest 49-year-old Toyo Perez of Beloit on a single count of abusing a vulnerable adult; however, upon reviewing several hours of footage and a subsequent interview, Perez was arrested on Wednesday on the following charges:
- 10 counts – Intentionally Subjecting an At-Risk Individual to Abuse—Causing Bodily Harm
- 10 counts – Intentionally Abusing/Neglecting Patient/Resident by Facility/Program Employee—Causing Bodily Harm
Perez is set for a court hearing at 3 p.m. on February 19.
