Randolph County Woman Charged With Child Abuse After Alleged Belt Striking
A woman in Randolph County, West Virginia, has been charged with child abuse after allegedly hitting her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt, causing bruising. The incident reportedly followed the child stating a prior punishment did not hurt, prompting the stepmother…
Lafayette, IN, October 20, 2026 —
A woman in Randolph County, West Virginia, has been charged with child abuse after allegedly striking her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt and causing bruising, according to the available account of the incident.
The account says the incident followed a prior punishment. The child reportedly said that punishment had not hurt. The stepmother then allegedly said the child “should feel pain” and struck her with a belt.
The account identifies the woman as the child’s stepmother and says a child abuse charge was filed. It does not provide the woman’s name, the date of the alleged incident, or the agency or official that announced the charge. It also does not specify where in Randolph County the incident occurred.
The information provided describes an allegation and a charge; it does not state whether the woman has entered a plea or whether a court has made findings in the case. No details were provided about a court hearing, possible conditions of release, or the next steps in the legal process.
The extent of the child’s bruising beyond the report that bruising occurred was not specified. The account also does not say whether the child received medical care or provide information about any other alleged injuries. The woman’s response to the charge was not included.
Further details about the case, including its status and any court proceedings, were not provided in the available summary.
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