Warrant out for woman indicted on elder abuse charge

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A warrant is out for a former nursing home employee accused of elder abuse, according to Humboldt Police. Dion Sharda Martin, 25, was fired from her job at a local nursing home after allegations she was harming an 86-year-old patient were confirmed in May. Martin, of Humboldt, was indicted earlier this month for Knowing Physical Abuse and made bond of $25,000. She was scheduled to be arraigned in Humboldt Law Court on Monday, but failed to appear. If you know Martin‘s whereabouts, you are urged to contact the Humboldt Police Department at 731-784-1322.




