Welfare check on young child reported living in poor conditions, Shady Spring WV
Officers conducted a welfare check on a four-year-old girl living near Second Street in Shady Springs. The child, reportedly under the care of her father and stepmother, showed signs of bruising and poor hygiene. Reports indicated the stepmother was physically disciplining the child and the girl was being bullied at school because of her condition.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Public Safety
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146, control.
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Good.
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Have a check the welfare call, near Second Street and Shady Springs.
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Break.
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I would like a welfare check on her granddaughter.
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She said she'd been removed from the daughter's custody and currently in custody with the father and the stepmom.
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The daughter was covered with bruises.
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Stepmom is hitting her with switches and peers.
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She was dirty and she smelled like urine.
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The kids are picking on her at school for smelling bad.
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So the stepfather's name is (name withheld).
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Mother's going to be (name withheld).
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Good.
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Law & 46 should be a four-year-old female.
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Location mentioned:
Delta Rd 30, Shady Spring, WV 25918
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