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2 day care workers charged after 5-year-old was put in closet, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Weeks , Gabe Pontones , Dorothy Sedovic , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Aaron Weeks , Gabe Pontones , Dorothy Sedovic, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 24, 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
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Key takeaway An investigation was launched after a young child reported being mistreated.
In Indiana, a disturbing incident occurred at a childcare center. An investigation was launched after a young child reported being mistreated. The child alleged they were subjected to physical punishment and neglect.
Further details about the case are available from authorities in Evansville. A worker at the center was accused of wrongdoing and a warrant was issued for their arrest. Another worker was also taken into custody for failing to report the alleged abuse.
The incident is being investigated by local police, who are looking into the claims of mistreatment at the childcare center.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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