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Mother accused of chasing her children with a knife, threatening to cut their throats, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Sara Daniels, 36, faces charges related to the alleged abuse.
A mother in West Virginia has been accused of abusing her children. Sara Daniels, 36, faces charges related to the alleged abuse. Her children, ages 9, 11, and 14, reported being grabbed by the throat, hit, and threatened by Daniels.
The children also described an incident where Daniels chased one of them with a knife. One child reported being told that Daniels would harm their siblings if they left. A scar on one of the children was said to be from an incident where Daniels banged their head against a door.
Further details of the incident are available from the source, including the full account of the children's statements to police.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? A mother in West Virginia has been accused of abusing her children. Sara Daniels, 36, faces charges related to the alleged abuse. Her children, ages 9, 11, and 14, reported being grabbed by the…
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