Shreveport Woman Arrested for Abuse of a Foster Child

Early this month Shreveport Police got a call about a missing 15 year-old.

SPD started an investigation and later found out that the teen was at a local hospital. The juvenile had gone to the hospital to report alleged abuse by his foster mother. The child claimed that Lisa Pittman had forced him to sleep on a dog bed or yoga mat, kept him from using a shower or toilet, and forced him to use the bathroom outside in a bucket. The hospital staff admitted the child and kept him safe until Police could come.

Child Services went to Pittman's home and found that she was fostering 3 other children. DCFS was able to take the 3 children and interview them. The children confirmed the treatment described by the 15 year-old.

As a result of the children's interviews Lisa Pittman was arrested on one count of Cruelty to a Juvenile.

From SPD:

"The Shreveport Police Department takes crimes like these very seriously. It is our duty as a community to protect our children and break the cycle of abuse. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please report it immediately to the proper authorities."