Norco Child Care Center Operator Accused of Child Abuse
A 40-year-old child care center operator in Norco has been arrested on suspicion of abusing seven children under her care, five of them younger than 24 months. According to this Associated Press news report, Connie Lynn Barrett has been charged with seven counts of inflicting injury on a child.
Police officers obtained an arrest warrant for Barrett after several claims that children under her care at the Barrett Family Child Care Center had been severely injured. One 8-month-old girl stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest, reportedly displaying all of the symptoms of “shaken baby syndrome.” Two other children allegedly suffered broken bones and several other children were severely bruised, according to court records. Barrett’s business was shut down by the Department of Social Services on Aug. 29, the report said.
Child abuse charges, whether it is against a parent, relative or caregiver, carry serious consequences. The consequences are particularly devastating if you are a licensed caregiver. Conviction on child abuse or sexual abuse charges can lead to loss of your professional license and put your livelihood in jeopardy.
If you or someone you know has been accused of child abuse or child sexual abuse in Riverside, please call an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside criminal defense attorney for an immediate consultation. Stephen R. Brodsky has years of experience successfully defending those accused of serious crimes. Call us and find out how we can help you build a winning defense.
