NJ charges Ocean County nurse with pepper-spraying 87-year-old dementia patient Erin Vogt Published: September 16, 2025 Photo illustration, Ocean County nurse accused of pepper spraying dementia patient (Google Maps, Canva, Townsquare Media Illustration)

A nurse accused of pepper-spraying an elderly dementia patient at an Ocean County rehabilitation center and a second staff member accused of neglect now face charges at the state level.

Lisa L. Erikson , of Manchester , was indicted by a state grand jury on Sept. 9, on two counts of aggravated assault , possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and neglect of an elderly or disabled adult, and assault on an institutionalized elderly person.

The 56-year-old licensed practical nurse was first arrested in April at Whitin

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