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Henderson police arrest 52-year-old for allegedly exploiting elderly

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Posted at 3:35 PM, Jan 12, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-12 18:35:23-05

HENDERSON (KTNV) — The City of Henderson Police Department arrested a 52-year-old Thursday after investigating a case of elderly exploitation.

Police said they started a "lengthy" investigation into an allegation of elderly exploitation that started June of 2022. Police developed probable cause and obtained a warrant of arrest for 52-year-old Steven Broadwell.

On Thursday, Broadwell was taken into custody and booked into the Henderson Detention Center with two charges:

  • 1 count of exploiting an older or vulnerable person
  • 1 count of theft from an elderly, vulnerable person

Police said the case has yet to be adjudicated, so no further details have been provided yet.