Abuse, neglect, theft alleged at unlicensed care home; Arlington police investigating
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ARLINGTON — North Texas families trusted her with caring for their loved ones. Arlington police say she violated that trust.
Forty-nine-year-old Regla "Su" Becquer is accused of putting her clients in danger.
Police say her business, Love and Caring for People, LLC was operating illegally, billed as providing supervised personal care for adults in need.
Becquer is connected to five properties across Tarrant County, three in Arlington, one in Mansfield, and one in Grand Prairie.
For months, detectives investigated multiple allegations of abuse, neglect and fraud tied to Becquer and her staff.
According to the arrest warrant, police were called to the Arlington property in December after a victim texted a friend saying she was being held against her will. Officers were familiar with the address, knowing it to be an unlicensed bed and board operated by Becquer.
When officers found the victim in the home, body camera footage showed the first words out of her mouth were, "I don't want to be here," the report states.
The victim, who has cerebral palsy and diabetes, said she was being held against her will, having asked staff to leave and not being allowed. The officers said she smelled of urine and feces.
She told officers she was forced to stay on a mattress on the floor, as she is immobile, only able to move her arms. She also said staff rarely changed her diaper.
According to the arrest warrant, the victim said staff members poured hot water over her, which made it difficult to breathe, and kicked her. She also said the people at the home who were not patients and supposed to care for her gave her minty liquid medication she was not prescribed when she got upset about not being able to leave.
After repeatedly requesting to leave, the victim told police she tried to cut her wrists and attempted suicide in the hope that someone would call 911 and she would be taken to a hospital.
After reviewing the body cam footage, the Arlington Fire Department also responded and spoke over the phone with who they believed to be Bacquer, who said she was aware the victim attempted to kill herself. No calls to 911 were placed about the victim trying to cut her wrists, the arrest warrant states.
Police believe Bacquer prevented her clients from receiving medical care and used their debit cards without their permission or knowledge. They also say she attempted to cut off all communication between clients and their families and kept deceased clients' property including phones and vehicles.
Investigators found a former client's will dated Oct. 7, 2022. It was one line, hand-written, leaving her entire estate to Bacquer. That client died on Oct. 26, 2022. The investigation into the will is ongoing.
Police say they've identified several potential victims and are investigating to determine if there are more.
"We've learned about some very concerning things occurring within these homes and we want to ensure that no victims are falling through the cracks," said Chief of Police Al Jones.
"If you or a loved one has spent any time in one of these homes -- or knows of any other locations this company may be operating out of – we need to know. Fortunately, our investigation has resulted in multiple clients being pulled from the homes so they can receive the legitimate care they need. But there may be others we need to help."
Becquer is being held at the Tarrant County Jail on a $750,000 bond charged with abandoning/endangering an individual with imminent danger of bodily injury. Additional charges may be filed.