Hudson care facility's owner charged with sex assault of male patient

The owner of a Hudson adult care facility has been charged with sexual assault of a male patient, but denies it.

Last update: December 1, 2008 - 8:28 PM

The executive director of a Hudson, Wis., area adult care facility has been charged with felony sexual assault involving a male patient, according to charges filed in St. Croix County Circuit Court.

Carolyn Ann Lopez of Hudson had sexual intercourse on "numerous occasions" with the patient, now 56, the charges allege. He was being treated for mental illness and chemical dependency.

Lopez, 30, owns and operates Heartview Inc., in Hudson Township. She denied having sex with the patient but told investigators she'd made late-night visits to his residence and had kissed him twice, the complaint said.

Lopez indicated her duties included "one-to-one contact with residents, going to appointments, groups and shopping, and in getting to know the residents so that they could be appropriately matched with staff," the complaint said.

Lopez is charged with second-degree sexual assault over activity from May through September, the complaint said. A hearing is scheduled for Dec. 12.

KEVIN GILES