Crime & Safety
Police Arrest Day Care Employee
Cartersville police charged the woman with reckless conduct in connection with scratches on a 10-month-old child's face.
A woman say was caring for a 10-month-old child who sustained severe scratches to the face at has been arrested.
According to a news release, Lacreasha Denise Buggs, 29, of 325 N. Bartow St., Cartersville, was charged with reckless conduct.
Police say Buggs was caring for the .
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Buggs was taken to the to await a bond hearing.
Lt. Mark Camp, Cartersville Police Department's public informtion officer, said he knows of no other pending criminal cases, charges or arrests in connection with Kids Junction, but WBHF — 1450 AM reports at least one other case involving the facility is under investigation by local police.
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According to the radio station, Buggs is accused of failing to adequately report the child's injuries. Read more about the case involving the infant's scratches and previous and other allegations against the 24-hour day care facility and its employees .
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