Jun 18, 2008 9:57 pm US/Pacific
Woman Accused Of Elder Abuse Over Parking Space
STOCKTON (CBS13) ―
A woman was arrested after assaulting an elderly woman outside of a doctor's office, according to the Stockton Police Department. The violent altercation was reportedly sparked over a handicap parking stall.
The 71-year old woman, who did not wish to be identified, said she was taking her grandson to the doctor's office in May when she noticed a car parked in a handicap-reserved space that was not supposed to be.
"It's unfair to these older people, besides myself, that have to look around for a parking space," she said.
The grandmother decided to take a picture of the license plate. According to authorities, that's when 26-year-old Susan Baker came out of the doctor's office to confront her.
"She put her baby down and then she came at me with both hands," the grandmother said. Baker allegedly threw the camera to the ground and struck the victim, knocking her down.
Baker then reportedly picked up the camera and drove away, still shouting insults. Police caught up with her on June 12, crediting information from multiple witnesses for her eventual arrest.
Susan Baker is facing several felony charges, including elderly abuse.
The grandmother was shaken up, but not seriously injured.
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