A Louisiana mother has been arrested for child abuse after her 4-year-old was found wearing a trash bag instead of clothing and showing visible injuries. Authorities say Hailey Bellard beat the child with a plastic utensil, leaving marks on their back and legs.
On November 15, 2024, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Shreveport Police Department juvenile crimes detectives were contacted by staff at Southern Hills Elementary School
The Shreveport Police Department has arrested a woman following a home invasion and child abuse incident that occurred on the 2700 block of Randolph Street.
The arrest follows an investigation prompted by concerns raised by two juveniles to a school resource officer regarding physical abuse allegedly inflicted by a guardian.