Durham Regional Police – Nurse Arrested and Charged Following Sexual Assault at Long-Term Care Home (Name Released)

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A 75-year-old registered nurse has been arrested and charged with sexual assault at a long-term care home.

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the suspect was employed as a nurse at Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care Home located at 330 King Avenue West in Newcastle. During his shift, the suspect was located in the room of a resident where he was touching the victim inappropriately.

Eliezer MAGDAMO, age 75, of Oshawa is charged with: Sexual Assault.

He was released on an Undertaking.

MAGDAMO previously worked at the following facilities (with approximate years of employment):

Whitby Mental Health Centre (now known as Ontario Shores) – 1989-2011

Altima Long-Term Care (now known as Glen Rouge Community/Long-Term Care) – 2011-2015

Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care – 2011 – 2024

Police are concerned there may be more victims.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Mayhew of the East Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3833.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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