THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS MEDIA RELEASE

CASE REPORT NUMBER: 2013-006550

Check one: Date/Time: Distributed:

X Original

Update

Investigation

Wanted

10/04/2013 at 9:33 a.m. X Yes No /

Release Prepared By: Det. Sgt. B.L. Saintsing Distributed by: Det. Sgt. B.L. Saintsing

Type of Incident:

Felony Child Abuse

August 2013

Date and Time of Incident: Location:

915-O Blair Street, Thomasville, NC

A Thomasville woman has been charged with felony child abuse after Thomasville City school officials notified law enforcement of possible abuse on Thursday. Brittany Colson Pettis, 24, of 915-O Blair Street, Thomasville, has been charged with felony child abuse after the investigation revealed she used an electrical cord to discipline her 6-year-old back in August. Pettis received a $10,000 secured bond and was placed in the Davidson County Jail. Court date is set for 10/30/2013 in Thomasville. Davidson County Department of Social Services has removed the child from the home, said Det. Jaime Foley. The child, along with a sibling, has been placed with a family member.

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Police Department Contact(s) Name: Name: Det. Jaime Foley Phone: Phone: 336-475-4279

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