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Laredo woman faces child mistreatment charges, accused of assaulting toddlers with a knife
By Alex Cano at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo woman is facing charges after police say video showed her threatening children under the age of five with a knife.The video allegedly shows Alejandra Settle pushing three toddlers to the ground. Laredo police served Settle with arrest warrants nearly a year after th...
Key takeaway The video allegedly shows Alejandra Settle pushing three toddlers to the ground.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The arrest of Alejandra Settle on charges of child mistreatment and assault with a deadly weapon raises concerns about the safety and well-being of young children in Laredo's care systems. The fact that nearly a year passed between the incident and Settle's arrest warrants suggests potential gaps in the city's response to allegations of child abuse. As the case moves forward, it will be crucial to examine how local authorities handled the initial report and what measures are in place to prevent similar incidents. The charges against Settle also highlight the need for increased support and resources for families and caregivers in Laredo, to help prevent situations that can lead to harm against vulnerable children. The community will be watching to see how the city's law enforcement and social services respond to this case and work to protect the city's youngest residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo woman is facing charges after police say video showed her threatening children under the age of five with a knife.The video allegedly shows Alejandra Settle pushing three toddlers to the ground. Laredo police served Settle with arrest warrants nearly a year after th...
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