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Enid police provide details after 2 caregivers arrested, one on the run

Police in Enid said the abuse included choking, beating and even forms of waterboarding in the facility's showers.

Enid police provide details after 2 caregivers arrested, one on the run

Police in Enid said the abuse included choking, beating and even forms of waterboarding in the facility's showers.

INVESTIGATION. WELL, GUYS, TONIGHT, TWO SUSPECTS ARE IN CUSTODY AND ONE IS STILL ON THE LOOSE. THOSE TWO THAT HAVE BEEN CAUGHT ARE RIGHT HERE ON YOUR SCREEN. NOW, A THIRD MAN WHO HAS NOT BEEN CAUGHT, HIS NAME IS JONATHAN COLON OROZCO. NOW, FAIR WARNING, SOME IMAGES IN THIS STORY MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME THINK JUST FROM SEEING SOME OF THE INJURIES THAT OCCURRED AND AND KNOWING THE STATUS OF THE VICTIMS IN THIS CASE, IT WOULD BE UPSETTING TO ANYONE. ENID, POLICE GIVING US THESE IMAGES TONIGHT, THEIR INJURIES FROM VICTIMS THAT WERE STAYING AT THE ROBERT M GREER CENTER, A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE CENTER HAD COME BY THE DEPARTMENT TO TO MAKE A REPORT OF THE ABUSE THAT WAS OCCURRING OUT THERE. THAT FORMER EMPLOYEE HAD SOME CONCERNING DETAILS ON WHAT WAS GOING ON AT THE FACILITY. THEY SAID THERE WAS A GROUP OF OTHER EMPLOYEES THAT WERE ABUSING THE CLIENTS THAT WERE AT THE CENTER. DESCRIBE SOME OF THOSE IN DETAIL TO US. THE GREER CENTER IS A SHORT TERM TREATMENT FACILITY FOR ADULTS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CO-OCCURRING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. POLICE HAVE NAMED THREE SUSPECTS, 21 YEAR OLD JONATHAN MARTINEZ AND 24 YEAR OLD JOHN ALLEN NIETO ARE IN CUSTODY. BUT A THIRD MAN STILL ON THE LOOSE. JONATHAN COLON OROZCO, 28, OF ENID, ALSO HAD A WARRANT ISSUED FOR HIS ARREST YESTERDAY. IT IS BELIEVED THAT HE HAS FLED THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO AVOID THESE CHARGES. ALL THREE SUSPECTS HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH ABUSE BY A CARETAKER AND CONSPIRACY. ENID, POLICE SAY THEY WERE ALL EMPLOYED AT THE GREER CENTER. NO ONE REPORTED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR CAPABILITIES OR ABILITIES, SHOULD HAVE TO SUFFER SUCH ABUSE IF ANYONE KNOWS THE LOCATION OF MR. COLON. OROZCO WE WOULD APPRECIATE THEM CALLING THIS AND LETTING US KNOW. SO NOW, ENID, POLICE ALSO TELLING ME THE GARFIELD COUNTY DA’S OFFICE IS ALSO INVOLVED AND
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Enid police provide details after 2 caregivers arrested, one on the run

Police in Enid said the abuse included choking, beating and even forms of waterboarding in the facility's showers.

Two caregivers are in custody, and one is on the run for allegedly abusing their clients who have intellectual disabilities at the Robert M. Greer Center in Enid.Warning: The details and images in this case may be disturbing to some viewers.Police in Enid said the abuse included choking, beating and even forms of waterboarding in the facility's showers. Police said there are claims they enticed other clients to participate in the abuse."I think just from seeing some of the injuries that occurred and knowing the status of the victims in this case, it’d be upsetting to anyone," said Cass Rains, the spokesperson for Enid PD.| ORIGINAL STORY | 2 caretakers arrested, another on run after alleged abuse of clients in EnidEnid police gave KOCO 5 images of injuries from the victims who were staying at the center."A former employee of the center had come by the department to make a report of the abuse that was going on out there," Rains said.The former employee had some concerning details about what was going on at the facility."They said there was a group of employees that were abusing the clients, that were at the center, and they described some of those in detail to us," Rains said.The Greer Center is a short-term treatment facility for adults who are diagnosed with co-occurring intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders. Police have named three suspects: 21-year-old Jonathan Martinez and 24-year-old Jhon Alan Nieto are in custody, but a third man is still on the run."Jonathan Colon Orozco, age 28, of Enid, also had a warrant issued for his arrest yesterday. It’s believed he’s left the state of Oklahoma to avoid these charges," Rains said.All three suspects have been charged with abuse by a caretaker and conspiracy. Enid police said they were all employed at the Greer Center."No one, regardless of their abilities or capabilities, should have to suffer such abuse. If anyone knows the location of Mr. Colon-Orozco, we’d appreciate them calling us and letting us know," Rains said.Enid police said the Garfield County District Attorney's office is also involved, and it's anticipated there will be more arrests.KOCO 5 reached out to the Department of Human Services, who sent back a statement saying, "The allegations against personnel at the Robert M. Greer Center are heinous, especially in light of the vulnerable population being housed at the facility. Immediately upon learning of the allegations, Oklahoma Human Services began cooperating with law enforcement and has maintained regular contact with them since the early stages of the investigation. Additionally, we are halting any new admissions and have reached out to the operators of the Greer Center to ensure appropriate steps are being taken to cooperate in any investigation and, more importantly, ensure the ongoing safety of all residents under the facility’s care. Oklahoma Human Services is committed to a complete investigation of this facility, the remaining staff and its management, including continued efforts with law enforcement. We are taking steps to ensure each resident’s loved ones are aware of this situation."The investigation is ongoing and further charges are anticipated for all three, as well as other additional suspects involved in the abuse. If anyone knows about the whereabouts of Orozco, contact Enid police at 580-242-7000, or text 847411 and enter keyword EPDTIP.Police also ask anyone with information about the abuse occurring at the Greer Center to contact police and report it.Top HeadlinesSeveral people in custody after shots fired at OKC apartment complexCaught on camera: Small plane crashes into car during emergency landing near DallasGov. Kevin Stitt says he's 'backing the blue' in fight over tribal tags'He's an absolute thug': Markwayne Mullin defends exchange after challenging Teamster leader to fightHundreds of jobs coming to Shawnee after manufacturing plant breaks ground

Two caregivers are in custody, and one is on the run for allegedly abusing their clients who have intellectual disabilities at the Robert M. Greer Center in Enid.

Warning: The details and images in this case may be disturbing to some viewers.

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Police in Enid said the abuse included choking, beating and even forms of waterboarding in the facility's showers. Police said there are claims they enticed other clients to participate in the abuse.

"I think just from seeing some of the injuries that occurred and knowing the status of the victims in this case, it’d be upsetting to anyone," said Cass Rains, the spokesperson for Enid PD.

| ORIGINAL STORY | 2 caretakers arrested, another on run after alleged abuse of clients in Enid

Enid police gave KOCO 5 images of injuries from the victims who were staying at the center.

"A former employee of the center had come by the department to make a report of the abuse that was going on out there," Rains said.

The former employee had some concerning details about what was going on at the facility.

"They said there was a group of employees that were abusing the clients, that were at the center, and they described some of those in detail to us," Rains said.

The Greer Center is a short-term treatment facility for adults who are diagnosed with co-occurring intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders. Police have named three suspects: 21-year-old Jonathan Martinez and 24-year-old Jhon Alan Nieto are in custody, but a third man is still on the run.

"Jonathan Colon Orozco, age 28, of Enid, also had a warrant issued for his arrest yesterday. It’s believed he’s left the state of Oklahoma to avoid these charges," Rains said.

All three suspects have been charged with abuse by a caretaker and conspiracy. Enid police said they were all employed at the Greer Center.

"No one, regardless of their abilities or capabilities, should have to suffer such abuse. If anyone knows the location of Mr. Colon-Orozco, we’d appreciate them calling us and letting us know," Rains said.

Enid police said the Garfield County District Attorney's office is also involved, and it's anticipated there will be more arrests.

KOCO 5 reached out to the Department of Human Services, who sent back a statement saying, "The allegations against personnel at the Robert M. Greer Center are heinous, especially in light of the vulnerable population being housed at the facility. Immediately upon learning of the allegations, Oklahoma Human Services began cooperating with law enforcement and has maintained regular contact with them since the early stages of the investigation. Additionally, we are halting any new admissions and have reached out to the operators of the Greer Center to ensure appropriate steps are being taken to cooperate in any investigation and, more importantly, ensure the ongoing safety of all residents under the facility’s care. Oklahoma Human Services is committed to a complete investigation of this facility, the remaining staff and its management, including continued efforts with law enforcement. We are taking steps to ensure each resident’s loved ones are aware of this situation."

The investigation is ongoing and further charges are anticipated for all three, as well as other additional suspects involved in the abuse. If anyone knows about the whereabouts of Orozco, contact Enid police at 580-242-7000, or text 847411 and enter keyword EPDTIP.

Police also ask anyone with information about the abuse occurring at the Greer Center to contact police and report it.


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