The director of a McCandless daycare center is accused of abusing kids. According to a criminal complaint, Melissa “Missy” Populo was caught on camera mistreating five toddlers. On 11 at 11, the incidents caught on camera and how police got involved. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News […]
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Jury selection to begin for daycare worker accused of molesting toddlers at Chappell School
In just a few hours, jury selection begins for a local daycare worker accused of sexually abusing toddlers in his care in St. Johns County. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
Rochester daycare worker accused of slashing infant’s face with pizza cutter
ROCHESTER — A daycare worker here allegedly cut a co-worker’s infant’s face with a pizza cutter after an argument turned physical Thursday afternoon. Andrianna Newburn, 26, of Pipestone, was charged Friday with making felony terroristic threats and and also faces third-degree assault charges for harming a victim under 4 years old, as well as misdemeanor […]
Maple Valley daycare loses it license and is under investigation
Maple Valley daycare loses it license and is under investigation A Maple Valley daycare is no longer allowed to operate. The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families revoked ‘Discovery Playtown’s’ license as they began an investigation into one of their employees sexually preying on kids. The investigation centers around employee Joseph Hefner. Earlier this […]
Local daycare Itty Bitties Academy awarded thousands to expand its facility
GLADE SPRING, Va. (WJHL)—Many in Southwest Virginia need childcare. Although childcare is available in the region, centers are continuing to look for ways to better serve the community. That’s where Virginia-based non-profit EO is stepping in. “Some of these providers need expansion,” said EO CEO/President Travis Staton. “They need more help; they need more teachers.” […]
9 children, 2 workers rescued from Erin daycare amid flooding
ERIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Nine children and two workers were rescued from a daycare as floodwaters swept through the area. Erin Police Chief Mark Moore told News 2 the 11 people were rescued from Ms. Katie’s Kids daycare on Store Front Drive Wednesday, May 22 and were taken to City Hall for safety. Severe weather […]
New Hampshire daycare workers sprinkled melatonin in children’s food unbeknownst to parents, police say
The owner and three workers at a New Hampshire daycare are facing charges after they sprinkled melatonin in the food of children they were responsible for. Sally Dreckmann, 52, the day care owner; and her employees Traci Innie, 51; Kaitlin Filardo, 23; and Jessica Foster, 23, all of Manchester, were charged with 10 counts of […]
Daycare provider accused of abuse enters insanity plea
Watch a previous report on this case in the video player above. DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Delaware County daycare provider facing multiple charges in connection with alleged child abuse has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. According to Delaware County Common Pleas Court records, Rhonda Kay Coomes, of Radnor, entered the plea Friday. […]
Families of dogs that died in District Dogs flood sue doggy daycare
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A new lawsuit filed against the District Dogs claims that the deaths of 10 dogs in severe flooding in 2023 were “foreseeable” and “preventable.” Eight of those families that lost their pets filed the suit against District Dogs and its owner, Jacob Hensley for gross negligence, costing their pets’ lives. […]
Bond granted to Las Cruces daycare co-owner accused of sexual assault of a child
After he was arrested on May 1 and charged with four second-degree felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, Juan Cardiel, 78, was released on May 7 on a $7,500 bond by 3rd Judicial District Judge Douglas Driggers. The Las Cruces Police Department alleged Cardiel, a co-owner of a now shuttered daycare facility, […]
State reopens Albuquerque daycare after child runs from center through traffic
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s video that would make any parent’s stomach sink, a child running into one of Albuquerque’s busiest roads. A daycare center was shut down for allowing that very thing to happen. A four-year-old child made a break across San Mateo, running through traffic. But where did that child come from? Turns out, […]
Co-owner of Las Cruces daycare charged with sexual assault of young girl
The Las Cruces Police Department arrested the co-owner of a now shuttered daycare facility after investigators learned the 78-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulted a young child. Juan Cardiel, 78, was arrested Wednesday, May 1. He is charged with four second-degree felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. Cardiel was booked into the Doña […]