The Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Legal Record of Sarah Hornbeck

Mental Health and Therapy

  • Psychological evaluation received by the court on August 23, 2021.
  • Dr. Anthony B. Wolff, Dr. John Lefkowitz, Dr. Scott Smith, and Dr. Gina M. Santoro appointed for psychological evaluations.
  • Hornbeck’s psychological evaluation completed on March 24, 2022.
  • Diagnosed with alcohol use disorder in remission, adjustment disorder with anxiety, and histrionic, compulsive, turbulent personality characteristics.
  • Evaluators noted tendencies of non-disclosure, high desirability, and attention-seeking behavior.
  • Helen Laird confirmed these diagnoses and noted personality traits as problematic though Dr. Wolf claimed no immediate parenting concern.
  • Rosalie McCabe, LCSW, treated Hornbeck weekly since 2008; refused to turn over complete records despite subpoena.
  • Grant Reichert has been in mental health treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD; Hornbeck allegedly failed to provide consistent therapy.

Substance Abuse

  • Arrested for DUI, assault, and destruction of property in March 2018 while having custody of Grant.
  • Probation for two years ending August 2020 following guilty plea and completion of court-mandated counseling.
  • Ordered to undergo substance abuse screening (urinalysis) on multiple dates.
  • Accused of drinking while caring for children, leaving them alone, and driving intoxicated.
  • Soberlink reports from 2019–2020 showed dozens of missed and non-compliant tests.
  • Despite no court mandate, voluntarily continued Soberlink testing twice a day from January 6, 2020 onward; experts and Laird testified to compliance.
  • Accused of manipulating test timing and abusing prescription medication including Xanax.
  • Grant testified to witnessing intoxication and feeling unsafe in her presence.

Arrests and Legal Proceedings

  • Sarah Hornbeck arrested for DUI, assault, and property destruction in March 2018.
  • Placed on probation; completed Anne Arundel County Counseling.
  • Accused of hiding in bushes and sending hundreds of texts in violation of protective order in 2020.
  • Protective Order petitions cite false allegations, including firearm threats, drug abuse, and abuse history.
  • Testimony states Hornbeck made repeated false claims to law enforcement and courts to obtain custody advantages.
  • At least 26 criminal charges filed against Jeff Reichert based on Hornbeck’s claims, all dismissed.
  • Reichert arrested at home multiple times in front of Grant due to false allegations.

Doctor’s Notes and Testimony

  • Evaluators include Dr. Anthony B. Wolff, Dr. John Lefkowitz, Dr. Scott Smith, Dr. Gina M. Santoro.
  • Family therapist: Susan G. Krohn, LCSW-C; Grant’s therapist: Andy Smith, LCSW.
  • Helen Laird confirmed psychological evaluation results, testifying to emotional instability and personality pathologies.
  • Soberlink expert authenticated compliance records; Sarah voluntarily submitted to testing since 2020.
  • Dr. Sarah Kate Hawkins identified as Mr. Reichert’s therapist.
  • Show Cause Order issued to Rosalie McCabe for failure to appear and produce records.

False Representations and Perjury Allegations

  • Filed knowingly false missing person’s report for Grant in 2020 while he was at a sleepover.
  • Made false sworn statements to obtain protective orders and criminal complaints.
  • Accused of claiming false residency to courts and agencies.
  • Signed sworn oaths affirming truth in petitions now shown to be based on falsehoods.
  • Grant’s testimony and legal filings document trauma due to Sarah Hornbeck’s fabrications.
  • A grand jury was allegedly presented perjury charges for review.

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