Caregiver Sentenced for Assaulting Disabled Resident

Omubo Micah, a 55-year-old caregiver from Perry Hall, Maryland, has been sentenced to four years of supervised probation after being found guilty of second-degree assault against an intellectually disabled resident at Creative Options, Inc., a housing facility. The incident, which occurred in April 2024, was captured on security footage showing Micah violently grabbing the victim and striking him after the man tossed a chicken bone into a neighbor's yard. Judge Yolanda Tanner sentenced Micah to five years, suspended, and mandated that he complete an anger management program, along with barring him from providing direct care to vulnerable adults or working for any healthcare provider receiving state or federal funds. Attorney General Anthony Brown emphasized the need for safety and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, stating that violence against marginalized communities will not be tolerated. The case highlights the ongoing concern regarding the treatment of vulnerable individuals in caregiving environments.