Tag: Child Abuse
Former NC preschool teachers accused of child abuse
Two former teachers at a preschool are facing child abuse charges, police said.
Police: Mom took unclothed baby for walk in freezing temps
North Carolina authorities say a woman was arrested after police found her taking a nighttime walk in freezing temperatures with her unclothed baby, a 16-month-old infant covered only by a diaper and a small blanket.
Woman accused of abusing children, causing mental injuries
A Pender County woman is accused of physically abusing two children that left them with serious mental injuries.
Whiteville school bus driver accused of driving through blockade, hitting truck
A school bus driver with Whiteville City Schools faces numerous charges after allegedly driving through a blockade, then hitting a public works truck, while 17 students were still on board!
Police: NC officer gave alcohol to two children
Authorities in North Carolina say an officer gave alcohol to a 1-year-old and a 6-year-old.
North Carolina woman accused of burning baby’s feet
Police say a North Carolina woman is jailed after she was accused of burning a 2-month-old child's feet.
Flowers tossed into river in honor of child abuse prevention
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. An event was held in downtown Wilmington Wednesday to honor those who protect children in our community.
North Carolina mom charged for having meth near baby bottle
Sheriff's deputies in North Carolina have filed multiple charges against the mother of a 21-month-old child after saying they found methamphetamine near a baby bottle.
Parents who starved and shackled children sentenced to life
A California couple who for years starved a dozen of their children and kept some shackled to beds were sentenced Friday to life in prison, ending a shocking case that revealed a house of horrors hidden behind a veneer of suburban normalcy.