On June 24 and 25, 2025 the Hamilton Police Crimes Against Seniors Unit arrested and charged two individuals, a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Personal Support Worker (PSW), who were employed at a long-term care home in Hamilton. The long-term care home and the families of the victims reported these incidents to Hamilton Police and have been co-operating with the investigation.
Romeo Grospe, a 44-year-old male from Hamilton, was employed as a PSW at a long-term care home on the Hamilton Mountain. Between January and October of 2024, he deposited multiple cheques from two residents of the home into his own personal account.
Jerick David, a 32-year-old male from Guelph, was employed as a RN at the same home as Grospe. In February of 2025 he deposited a cheque from a resident into his own personal account. The College of Nurses of Ontario have been informed of the charges against David.
After a lengthy investigation, officers arrested and charged both Grospe and David. They will now go before the courts for the following charges:
Romeo Grospe:
- Fraud over $5000
- Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000
- Fraud under $5000
- Possession of Property obtained by crime under $5000
Jerick David:
- Fraud under $5000
- Possession of Property obtained by crime under $5000
Both Grospe and David were no longer employed at the long-term care home at the time of their arrests.
This investigation demonstrates Hamilton Police Services dedication to supporting seniors and vulnerable members of the community. If you have any information that you believe will assist Police with this investigation, please contact the Hamilton Police Crimes Against Seniors Unit at 905 540-5351. To submit information anonymously, please contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit crimestoppershamilton.com
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