Caretaker Arrested After Elderly Individual’s Death Due to Neglect in Midland

On August 25, 2024, Midland County Sheriff’s Office CID Investigators responded to Midland Memorial Hospital regarding an elderly individual who had suffered multiple injuries and later passed away. Through investigation, it was revealed that the individual’s caretaker, 53-year-old Paula Stiles, had failed to provide necessary care for an extended period before the victim was brought to the hospital.

An arrest warrant for Criminally Negligent Homicide was issued for Stiles, who was arrested on November 5th. She is currently in custody at the Midland County Central Detention Center.