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misdemeanor child abuse

Coverage of misdemeanor child abuse in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 20:22 UTCMost recent: Aug 23 · 00:16 UTC
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Gabriella Dowdyperson1Catawba Countyplace1Channel 9organization1daycare workertopic1assault of a childtopic1Katelyn Gail Russellperson1Rowan County Sheriff’s Officeorganization1Rowan County Detention Center Annexplace1Rowan County Department of Social Servicesorganization1
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  • CRIMEAug 23 · 00:16 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Daycare worker faces charges after allegedly assaulting four-year-old

    Gabriella Dowdy, a daycare worker in Catawba County, is accused of assaulting a four-year-old child by allegedly throwing or kicking them into a wall. Court records state that the victim sustained a knot on the head and bruising on the back. Dowdy has been charged with misdemeanor child abuse and assault of a child.

  • CRIMEJul 6 · 20:22 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Mother charged with misdemeanor child abuse after incident at Rowan County jail

    Katelyn Gail Russell, 29, was charged with misdemeanor child abuse after allegedly striking her 2-year-old son at the Rowan County Detention Center Annex on June 28, 2026. Surveillance video showed the incident during a visitation, and Russell was arrested on July 1 before being released on a $3,000 bond.