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Two Navarre Caretakers Charged with Abuse of the Elderly

Thomas Hermann

On 11/25/17 at approximately 1:30 a.m. deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an address in Navarre in reference to a Welfare Check.Dispatch was advised by the complainant; a woman had been removed from impatient care by her caretakers and wasn’t allowed to take any medication. 

The caretakers were identified as:

– Thomas Hermann DOB: 12/17/49 
– James Scott Hermann DOB: 06/04/85

During the course of the investigation, EMS was called to transport the woman to a local area hospital for treatment.

Thomas Hermann and James Hermann were charged:

– Abuse of the Elderly

Additionally, Thomas Hermann was charged with Corruption by threat against Public Servant.

Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Santa Rosa County jail. See attached reports for additional information.

Navarre Newspaper reminds our readers that Thomas Hermann and James Scott Hermann  are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.