Police in Texas announced Monday one woman has been charged in connection with an investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect at five unlicensed group homes housing adults with mental and physical disabilities.

The operator of Love and Caring for People LLC, 49-year-old Regla "Su" Becquer, was arrested on one count of abandoning/endangering an individual, imminent danger of bodily injury, and could face additional charges pending the outcome of the investigation, Arlington police said in a news release. She is being held at the Tarrant County Jail on a $750,000 bond.

The misconduct that allegedly happened at the group homes was reported late last year after a resident at one of the homes reached out to a neighbor to help him escape.

"One day, I was in my backyard, and there was an elderly guy back there. Looks like he had cerebral palsy or something," one neighbor told FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. "He asked me to call 911 ‘cause he was trying to escape. So we called the cops and got them out here with the ambulance and fire trucks and stuff, and they’ve been out here a couple of times since."

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The Arlington Police Department's Behavioral Health Law Enforcement Unit subsequently launched a months-long investigation into multiple allegations of abuse, neglect, theft and fraud linked to Becquer and her company's group homes, the department said in the release.

Investigators allege that Becquer and her staff failed to properly care for their clients, prevented clients from seeking medical attention, attempted to cut off all communication between clients and their families, made purchases using clients’ debit cards without their knowledge or consent and kept dead clients' property, including phones and vehicles.

Police have identified multiple potential victims and discovered five properties across the Texas cities of Arlington, Mansfield and Grand Prairie connected to Love and Caring for People LLC. Police said there could be additional victims and group homes they have yet to find.

"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," Chief of Police Al Jones said in the release. "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."

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"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," Jones continued.

As of Tuesday morning, Becquer has only been charged in connection with one case involving one client. Police said more arrests could follow.

"Our current information on this matter indicates that multiple cities within our County could be affected by this investigation and we join the Arlington Police Department in requesting the public's assistance so that we ensure we are thoroughly assisting any and all of those affected by the suspected wrongdoing of Regla Becquer," Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells said in the release.

Virginia’s governor has responded to a group of pro-Palestinian protesters who blocked a segment of an interstate on Monday in protest of Israel’s continued war against the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

"It is unacceptable to block interstates, endanger the lives of Virginians and cause mayhem on our roads," Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a post on X, adding that he was grateful to Virginia State Police "for their commitment to ensuring safety and quickly handling during this morning’s commute."

The Republican governor’s comments came after Virginia State Police arrested nine protesters earlier in the day near Exit 78 near Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond. The protesters had taped themselves together and positioned themselves across Interstate 95, completely blocking the roadway.

Virginia State Police said the protesters used ladders, a large metal chain and "sleeping dragon" devices. Photos taken at the scene also showed the protesters wearing sweaters that read, "STOP GENOCIDE."

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In a statement online, Virginia State Police said they started receiving calls from multiple motorists reporting the blocked road at approximately 6:54 a.m.

"Arriving on scene, state police encountered nine individuals lying in the southbound lanes [had] linked themselves together using two ladders, a large metal chain and ‘sleeping dragon’ devices," police said.

"At 7:09 a.m., state police declared an Unlawful Assembly (Code of Virginia 18.2-406...§ 18.2-406. What constitutes an unlawful assembly; punishment (virginia.gov)). For the protesters' safety and to expedite the reopening of the interstate lanes, the protesters were guided to the right, southbound shoulder of the interstate. Three of the protesters voluntarily gave up almost immediately. They were taken into custody and transported off the interstate," the statement continued.

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About 10 minutes later, the southbound lanes were reopened to traffic, the agency said.

Additional officers assisted in the arrest and six more protesters were taken into custody.

"Specially-trained troopers arrived at scene to safely extricate the remaining six protesters from the sleeping dragon devices, which turned out to be large PVC piping wrapped in chicken wire and connected via a large metal chain. The six were then taken into custody without further incident and transported off the interstate," VSP said.

According to the statement, the scene was cleared by approximately 10:30 a.m.

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The City of Richmond Police, City of Richmond Fire and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) all assisted in the arrests or in relaying scene safety, traffic control and traffic advisories to residents.

The following protesters were charged with stopping the vehicle of another, obstructing free passage of others, unlawful assembly and being a pedestrian on the interstate:

There were no injuries reported by the protesters or the law enforcement officers, police said.

Israel continues to be at war with Hamas since the terror group carried out its Oct. 7 surprise attack, the deadliest attack on Israeli soil in its history as a country. The war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides, with most of the casualties being Palestinian civilians.

The civilian death toll has prompted protests around the world.