SPD: Children disciplined with extension cord; mother arrested

SPD: Children disciplined with extension cord; mother arrested

By KTBS Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Shreveport mother is in custody after police say she used an extension cord to discipline her two children, leaving “extensive and concerning” injuries, according to a Shreveport police news release. Brittany West is charged with two counts of cruelty to a juvenile. SPD youth services detectives were alerted to the children’s condition by Linwood Charter …

Woman arrested after school reports visible injuries on two students

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A report from a local school resulted in a Shreveport woman's arrest for alleged cruelty to juveniles. Shreveport police said officers were called to the Linwood Charter School after a report from staff that two children, ages 11 and 14, had visible injuries. Officers reported seeing cuts on the children's bodies, some of which appeared to be weeks old. What you should do if you suspect child abuse, neglect An…

Louisiana Mother Arrested for Beating Children With Extension Cord

Police in Shreveport are investigating after two young teens were found with heartbreaking injuries. As Child Abuse Prevention Month continues, authorities are urging the public to stay alert and speak up if something feels wrong. Continue reading…

Shocking Child Abuse Allegations Discovered at Local School Leads to Arrest

SHREVEPORT: Woman arrested for child abuse after teachers noticed concerning injuries on students. Extension cord allegedly used. Continue reading…