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2 day care workers charged after 5-year-old was put in closet, police say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Weeks , Gabe Pontones , Dorothy Sedovic , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The worker, who had been employed at a childcare center for 10 years, allegedly put a 5-year-old in a closet on two separate occasions. A daycare worker in Indiana has been accused of mistreating a child.
A daycare worker in Indiana has been accused of mistreating a child. The worker, who had been employed at a childcare center for 10 years, allegedly put a 5-year-old in a closet on two separate occasions. Another worker was arrested for not reporting the alleged abuse.
The allegations against the workers include physical mistreatment and neglect of the child's basic needs. Further details about the incident and investigation are available from the source, including statements from local law enforcement officials. The case involves workers at a developmental child care center in Evansville, Indiana.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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