safety
Laredo woman faces child mistreatment charges, accused of threatening toddlers with a knife
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Cano , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by Laredo News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Alex Cano, as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 13, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log · Publisher’s note
Key points The woman, identified as Alejandra Settle, has been served with arrest warrants. A Laredo woman is facing charges related to the mistreatment of children.
A Laredo woman is facing charges related to the mistreatment of children. The charges stem from an incident where she allegedly threatened toddlers with a knife. Video footage reportedly shows her pushing three children under the age of five to the ground.
The woman, identified as Alejandra Settle, has been served with arrest warrants. She is charged with multiple counts, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and injury to a child. The incident occurred nearly a year ago, and further details are available from news outlets.
The case is being handled by Laredo police, who have released limited information about the incident. For more information, readers can refer to the original news report.
More safety Today’s briefing Local events
Why this matters
Public-safety stories like this one shape community trust, emergency response, and how residents experience their neighborhoods. Laredo News tracks these reports so readers can make informed decisions about where they live, work, and travel.
About this story
As published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News . Laredo News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A Laredo woman is facing charges related to the mistreatment of children. The charges stem from an incident where she allegedly threatened toddlers with a knife. Video footage reportedly shows her…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News and curated for Laredo News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Alex Cano at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News. To learn more about how Laredo News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from Laredo News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter