A child's desperate flight from home in freezing temperatures exposes a disturbing pattern of alleged abuse. On January 21, 2024, officers responded after a young child, found barefoot and distressed in 31°F weather, reported being punched, dragged by the hair, and struck multiple times with an extension cord. The child, who had fled their residence following a dispute over cleaning their room, sought help at a nearby fire station, detailing a history of escalating physical violence. During the interaction, the adult guardian, who had a prior amended conviction for child abuse, initially described the incident as a "discipline issue" and claimed defensive actions. Following a supervisory review and observation of visible injuries on the child, the officer detained and subsequently arrested the individual in a patrol car on felony charges, with child welfare services (DHS) activated to ensure the victim's safety. --- Transparency through the lens of the law. Subscribe for more real bodycam breakdowns and on-the-street encounters. New perspectives, new incidents, every day. --- #bodycam #lawenforcement #police #childabuse #domesticviolence #custody #felonyarrest #policeprocedure #accountability #criminalinvestigation #victimsupport #childwelfare

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