Two Arrested in Lafayette County Daycare Burn Allegations
Two people, including a 17-year-old, were arrested in Lafayette County, Mississippi, following allegations that a child suffered burns on their feet at a daycare.
Lafayette, IN, October 12, 2026 — A joint investigation by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of two individuals in connection with alleged child abuse at a local daycare facility. The arrests were made following allegations that a child sustained burns to their feet while in the care of the facility.
Officials confirmed that one of the individuals arrested is a 17-year-old. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has not yet released the names of the arrested parties, nor has it specified the exact nature of the allegations beyond the reported burns on the child’s feet. The name of the daycare facility has also not been disclosed by authorities at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available. Authorities have stated that the safety and well-being of children are paramount and that they are committed to a thorough examination of the incident. The circumstances surrounding how the child allegedly sustained the burns are currently under review.
Information regarding the specific charges filed against the two individuals, as well as the condition of the child, has not been made public. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department indicated that additional information would be provided following the completion of initial investigative steps and consultation with the district attorney’s office.
Story summarized from the original created by Shayna Shayna, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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