DPD arrests former hospital technician for alleged sexual crimes against patients

On Thursday, Oct. 7, the Demopolis Police Department arrested Leland Bert Taylor, Jr., 51, from Deatsville for Sodomy in the First Degree and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

Demopolis Chief of Police Tommie Reese said Taylor worked at Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital as a Radiology Technician for over three years.

Reese said on at least two occasions while Taylor was working at Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital he committed these sexual acts on patients to whom he was attending.

Reese commended his Criminal Investigations Division for bringing Taylor to justice. He also stated that the investigation continues and more charges could be added.