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A woman is on house arrest after a viral video of what appeared to show her abusing her infant daughter was brought to the attention of the authorities.

According to reports, early last week, many internet users viewed a video that caused them to believe a baby was being abused by a woman later identified as her mother. The footage reportedly showed the infant being spit on and shoved by the head, in addition to having liquid that appeared to be dishwashing detergent squirted in her mouth. Many people who had seen the content were calling for the mother’s arrest, and when the authorities found out about the situation, an investigation was opened.

Child Protective Services worked alongside the Loveland Police Department when looking into the details of the situation. They reportedly learned that the mother of the infant, who is just over one year old, recorded a video while allegedly mistreating the baby. They also found out that the infant’s dad had a copy of the video, and it was reported that the woman sent it to him after she made it.

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A Florida mom is facing multiple charges after reportedly fighting with the police during her arrest when they learned that she allegedly left four youngsters unattended in her vehicle while she hung out at a bar.

On the evening of December 16, a woman and her 8-year-old child entered the Apple Lounge & Grill. An employee spotted the boy and informed his mom that children were not allowed in the bar. After purportedly leaving the youngster with his father, the woman returned for food and drinks. The bartender reported that they went outside and looked around the parking lot and saw four kids alone in a vehicle. The employee notified the authorities.

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department went to the location to investigate, and they reported that the children, who were ages 10 months, 3, 5, and 8 years old, were still in the car. When their mother came outside, the deputies believed she showed several signs of being intoxicated. They interacted with the woman, and she allegedly became violent and kicked one of them.

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An elementary school teacher and his aide are both facing charges after a 9-year-old told the authorities that the instructor taped his head to a desk and left him there for approximately one hour.

According to reports, in October, a 9-year-old student at Lenox Elementary School in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, was in class when the teacher allegedly forced him to keep his head on his desk by putting masking tape around his head and shoulders. The 67-year-old woman who works in the classroom as a teacher’s aide was present, but she reportedly did not get involved and left the youngster stuck to the desk.

The juvenile talked to the Pompton Lakes Police Department about the incident, and the information was shared with Special Victims Unit detectives. After investigating the situation, the authorities determined that the teacher should be arrested and charged. They also believed the class aide broke the law because she should have helped the boy.

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A Missouri man could be facing up to 30 years in prison after allegedly severely injuring his wife’s preteen daughter by striking her in the head multiple times.

According to reports, early in the evening on November 22, the man was angry with the 12-year-old when he told her to clean her room, and she refused. Her mother tried to get her to straighten the mess, but she still would not budge. When the woman went downstairs and entered the kitchen, her husband told her if she couldn’t deal with the situation he would.

Her husband went back to her daughter’s room, and the woman went up shortly after. She allegedly saw the man hit her daughter in the side of the head three times, and the girl appeared to be seriously injured. The woman ordered her husband to keep his hands to himself, and he left the home. The girl reportedly began screaming, and her breath was labored. Her mother called 911, and a deputy from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was sent to investigate the situation.

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A West Virginia couple were arrested after one of the four children in their care reported them to the authorities for alleged child abuse including residing in a filthy home filled with raw sewage.

On May 18, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a situation involving a 13-year-old who reported that abuse was taking place at the Grant Town home in which he and 3 younger children reside. An investigation was opened, and deputies were sent to the residence to follow up on the report. When they arrived, they suspected there was truth to the claims.

According to reports, the deputies spotted trash all over the front yard and the floor of the home. They saw the youngster who made the report and they noted that he had visible bruising and blood on his body. A strong odor was present, and the deputies alleged that the toilet was overflowing with raw sewage, and the bathroom had “an infestation of flies.”

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Three elementary school employees were arrested for an alleged history of abusing special needs students by feeding them spicy foods and using inappropriate methods when punishing them.

In February 2024, the authorities in Smyrna, Delaware were notified about three elementary school workers who were allegedly mistreating special needs children. An investigation was opened, and the police reportedly discovered that the abuse, such as children having objects thrown at them and being ridiculed, had been going on for a couple of years. They also allegedly discovered that one of the youngsters had allegedly been hit and sprayed in the face with water as punishment. Another child, who suffers from a digestive disorder that is aggravated by spicy food, was reportedly fed Takis and hot sauce. Using the evidence collected, the authorities were led to believe that three women, ages 31, 26, and 21 were the likely suspects.

The 31-year-old, who started in 2022 as an instructional paraeducator and substitute teacher, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree child abuse, 9 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and offensive touching. She was held on a $12,500 unsecured bond.

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A Florida woman is being held without bail after allegedly using the Roblox gaming platform to encourage a 10-year-old girl to murder a 2-month-old by dropping it on its head, in addition to reportedly instructing her on how to kill her caregivers.

On October 17, the authorities received a call from the Gulf Coast Kids House in Pensacola. According to their website, they are an advocacy center that assists with “all of the professionals and resources needed for the intervention, investigation, and prosecution of child abuse cases.” They informed law enforcement that a 10-year-old girl caused serious harm to a 2-month-old by dropping him on his head. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into the situation.

According to reports, their investigation led them to a 34-year-old woman who lives in Perdido Key. They reportedly found that she had been contacting the girl using the Roblox communication function, and allegedly told the youngster to kill the baby by drowning him or dropping him on his head on solid ground. The woman also allegedly told the girl to murder her guardians by slicing their throats and lighting their bed on fire after spraying it with a flammable substance.

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A woman from Wisconsin was arrested after allegedly abusing her 3-year-old son so severely that doctors had to perform emergency surgery.

On October 7, a woman called 911, claiming that her son had been burned by boiling water. According to reports, she waited an hour before seeking help, and when the police arrived, the boy was found with severe burns, bruises, and blisters. Some of his injuries looked like they were fresh.

After examining the boy, medical professionals noted that there were injuries all over his body. The injuries appeared to have caused the boy pain, and they believed that there had been multiple instances of physical abuse. It was noted that some of his bruises were consistent with being hit with an object. The child was sedated and underwent surgery because his skin was so severely damaged.

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A 39-year-old father was arrested in Florida after deputies discovered his five children were allegedly living in squalor.

On the evening of September 27, a youngster wandered into a woman’s car as she delivered groceries. Concerned about the child’s safety, she notified the authorities.

Deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded and spoke with the father of the child. When asked, he allowed the deputies to come inside. Upon entering, they reportedly found the home in a deplorable state. They reported that the children, aged 2, 4, 8, 15, and 16, were found in the house. All five children were living in the residence with their father, their mother, and a roommate who had been there for approximately 2 years.

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At a campground in Arkansas, a couple allegedly attempted to exchange their two-month-old baby boy for beer and money.

On September 21, an incident occurred at the Beaver Lake Hide-A-Way Campground in Rogers when a couple reportedly sought alcohol from another camper that they had previously asked on several occasions. When their request was denied, a heavily intoxicated individual offered to give them beer in exchange for letting him take care of their two-month-old baby overnight. He was concerned about the infant, so he agreed to keep the baby temporarily.

The parents reportedly accepted, but the situation escalated when the baby was handed over to another man at a different camper at the campground. According to reports, the parents agreed to sign over their parental rights in exchange for $1,000 and beer and signed a written contract. It said that once the agreement was signed, the parents would have no further contact with the child.

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