assault and battery
Coverage of assault and battery in the Nexus archive.
- S.P. Morton Elementary staff member cleared of charges in alleged physical abuse incident
Tabatha Saunders, a staff member at S.B. Morton Elementary School, was found not guilty of assault and battery charges related to an alleged abuse incident involving a 4-year-old student. Other charges against her were dropped or dismissed.
- Daycare worker in Henrico accused of assaulting seven children in her care
A daycare worker in Henrico County was arraigned on seven counts of assault and battery involving children in her care. The charges stem from alleged incidents affecting seven children under her supervision.
- Split verdict for S.P. Morton staff member charged after physical abuse allegations of special needs student
A judge issued a split verdict for Dana Blow, a staff member at S.B. Morton Elementary School, following charges of assault and battery and contributing to the delinquency of a special needs student. Blow pleaded not guilty during the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court proceedings.
- Dinwiddie firefighter arrested for assault, battery of family member on Fourth of July
A firefighter from Dinwiddie County was arrested on the Fourth of July for alleged assault and battery of a family member, according to court records.
- Chesterfield early childhood teacher found not guilty after alleged assault of student
A special education teacher at a Chesterfield County early childhood learning academy was found not guilty of assault and battery charges following an alleged student assault in April, according to court records.