Local Woman Arrested for Shocking Child Abuse, Authorities Report

The Page Police Department reported a distressing incident on March 27 involving a 3-year-old child in Page, Arizona. A woman has been arrested after allegedly attempting to suffocate her child by placing a plastic bag over his head.

Upon arrival at a local business, officers discovered several individuals shielding the child, who had visible injuries including scratches on his legs and noticeable bruising on his face. Witnesses informed the police that the child’s mother, who showed signs of intoxication, purportedly threw food at him and struck him multiple times.

Further details revealed that a bystander intervened just as the mother attempted to place the bag over the boy’s head. The woman has been charged with felony child abuse and related domestic violence charges. The child received medical attention at a local hospital and has been placed in the custody of the Department of Child Services.