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Former Sheppard Pratt Nurse Charged With Rape of Patient, Held Without Bond

Police describe contact that began during inpatient care then continued after the patient’s discharge.

Overview

  • Michael Cabanalan, 35, is charged with second-degree rape, sexual abuse of a minor and related offenses, according to Baltimore County police.
  • Charging documents say the victim was 17 and that surveillance showed Cabanalan repeatedly entering her room, where staff reported eight entries in one evening.
  • Police allege he later picked up the teen from her Montgomery County home and drove her to his Towson residence, where further assaults occurred.
  • Sheppard Pratt says it reported the allegation to authorities, suspended the employee and then terminated his employment while cooperating with investigators.
  • Cabanalan is held without bond with a Nov. 14 Towson District Court hearing scheduled, and police request tips at 410-887-7720 or social services at 410-887-8463.