Vulnerable adult crime alleged at Mountain Rest

A 62-year old woman at Mountain Rest has been arrested by Oconee Sheriff’s Office and charged with “knowing and willful abuse of vulnerable adult.” Law enforcement records show the arrest of Gailyn D. Housley of the Highlands Highway occurred yesterday afternoon as part of an investigation that started in mid February at 5603 Highlands Highway. An arrest warrant, issued by Magistrate Norton, alleges that between June 1, 2019 and February 19, 2020 that Housley, acting as a caregiver, failed to provide proper care to an elderly bedridden individual.