PERKINS TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - A former employee of the Ohio Veterans Home in Erie County is facing charges of assault and patient abuse.

The Ohio Veterans Home, which has its own police department, says it learned on Sept. 16 that a resident was allegedly abused.

According to a police report, an investigation led to the arrest of Carl Pittenger, 60, of Attica.

Police say Pittenger was working there as a licensed practical nurse during the alleged abuse, but his employment has since ended.

Sandusky court records show he pleaded not guilty Wednesday and has bonded out of the Erie County Jail.

Pittenger is due back in court Nov. 24 for a preliminary hearing.

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