BEDFORD, VA – The Bedford Police Department secured warrants on Sunday, March
15, 2026 charging three individuals with Abuse and Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult
(18.2-369 of the Code of Virginia). The investigation began on November 19, 2025
after allegations were made about possible criminal neglect of an elderly female. The
female was a resident at Cardinal Senior Living located in the 1300 block of Longwood
Avenue. At the time, the three individuals charged were employees at the facility.
Charged are 31-year-old Shaniesha Robinson of Bedford, 44-year-old Samira Payne
of Lynchburg, and 51-year-old Latrina Scott of Lynchburg.
There will be no further information released at this time, but if anyone has any
information regarding this incident you are encouraged to reach out to the Bedford
Police Department at (540) 587-6011.