JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman was arrested after police say she told investigators that injuries to her daughter were caused by her son during a child abuse investigation that later resulted in felony charges against another adult.
Brittany Maylueala Collins, 26, is being charged with two counts of permitting child abuse, Class D felonies, and one count of first-degree terroristic threatening, also a Class D felony, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Jonesboro Police Department.
The investigation began Jan. 26 when officers were dispatched to a residence for a welfare concern involving injuries to children. Police later documented bruising and black eyes on both children and transported them for medical evaluation.
According to court documents, Collins told investigators that injuries to her daughter were caused by her son. Medical staff later advised police that the injuries were not consistent with accidental causes.
As the investigation continued, police arrested Trey Michael Harper, 23, on two counts of second-degree domestic battery, Class C felonies. Investigators allege Harper caused injuries to both children. The children were later interviewed by the Crimes Against Children Division in Little Rock, where the boy identified Harper as the person who caused his injuries.
Harper was arrested and transported to the Craighead County Detention Center. Judge David Boling set his bond at $250,000 cash or surety.
Police later interviewed Collins and reviewed evidence gathered during the investigation. According to the affidavit, investigators determined Collins had permitted the abuse to occur and made statements during the investigation that led to additional charges.
Collins was taken into custody and booked into the Craighead County Detention Center. Bail was set at $150,000 cash or surety, and a no-contact order was issued. Her next court date is scheduled for Feb. 27.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline may be reached by calling 1-800-482-5964.
You can also chat online with crisis support at online.rainn.org
More resources and information about RAINN can be viewed here.
The Family Crisis Center, Inc. is a local resource available to help if you’re in need.
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