PR: Attempted murder on 91 year old man in hospital

[icewater]

PRESS RELEASE

Release Date: 02/19/07 Sgt. Marty Carver 7147545090
Time: 12:00 Noon Sgt. Bob Ciszek 7147545012
INCIDENT / DR#: Attempted Murder 0702903

DATE / TIME: 2/18/07 11:19 PM
LOCATION: Mesa Verde Convalescent Center / 661 Center Street
VICTIM: Name: Ted Mastos Age: 91 Yrs
City of Residence: Costa Mesa

Injuries / Condition: None
ARRESTEE: Name: Joshua Matthew Drougas Age: 18 yrs
City of Residence: Costa Mesa
Charges: Attempted Murder / Elder Abuse
Booked: Costa Mesa Jail Bail: 1 Million Dollars

SYNOPSIS: Costa Mesa Police were summonded to the Mesa Verde Convalescent Center regarding an assault to commit murder investigation.

The nursing staff had responded to patient Mastos’ room after hearing his cries for help. The staff discovered Drougas, a unathorized visitor, inside Mastos’ room. Drougas was detained by the convalescent care staff after it was learned that he had attempted to smother Mastos with a pillow, as he lay asleep in his bed. There is no apparent relationship between Drougas and Mastos, and a motive for the assault is still under investigation. Mastos did not suffer any physical injuries during the incident. Drougas was arrested for attempted murder and assault on a dependent adult. He was booked into the Costa Mesa Jail with one million dollars bail.

SUPERVISOR WRITING / APPROVING RELEASE: Detective Sergeant R. Phillips
COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT
99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626
http://www.ci.costamesa.
ca.us/cmpdpress.htm

[AmyW]

How awful! I'll check back for more information on this.

[packy]

Yes, awful. And no connection to this man? Hope they get this one figured. Has he done this before I wonder.