Bladen County woman charged with felony child abuse

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office says a Tar Heel woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the abuse of an eight-year-old child.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division began looking into the case after a report of child abuse was filed. Investigators say initial charges were warranted based on physical evidence, and further investigation led to additional felony charges.

Crystal Ann Roberts, 40, is charged with Child Abuse and Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury.

Roberts is being held at the Bladen County Detention Center on a $500,000 secured bond.

The investigation remains open.

The Sheriff’s Office says all child abuse allegations are referred to a local Child Advocacy Center, where trained professionals assist in the investigation. Officials thanked Carolyn’s Kaleidoscope Child Advocacy Center for its support in the case.