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New York Post
18 hours ago
- New York Post
Daycare worker arrested for child abuse as toddler left with black eye and swollen face on first day at church-run center
A daycare worker in Georgia was arrested for child abuse, authorities said, as the father of a toddler under her care shared heartbreaking pictures of the boy with a black eye and swollen face. Yvette Thurston, 54, faces three counts of first-degree child abuse and one of first-degree aggravated battery, WDRW reports. She was taken into custody on Monday following a report of alleged abuse at Little Blessings Child Care in Bainbridge, close to the Florida border. Cory Weeks, a US Marine and dad, took to Facebook to share pictures of the frightening injuries suffered by his 1-year-old son, Clay, on his first day at the church childcare facility. Advertisement Weeks' post included graphic pictures showing Clay's badly battered face, including a black eye, swelling to his right cheek and multiple cuts. 'This is every parent's worst nightmare and we had to live it and are still living it,' he wrote on social media, describing how Clay and his older brother Wyatt, 3, had started at the daycare facility on Monday. 4 Clay Weeks, 1, suffered horrific injuries on his first day at a Georgia daycare. Cory Weeks/Facebook Advertisement 'We were told another child in Clay's class did this type of damage with a plastic toy,' he said, before adding that he eventually tracked down video surveillance footage of the incident that showed Thurston attacking his son. 'Nothing we saw was for the faint-hearted, especially happening to such an innocent soul,' he said. 'The severity of the acts of violence to our son has everyone confident that this was not her first time. We trusted this facility to care and love our kids and on their first day that was violated,' he wrote. 4 Daycare worker Yvette Thurston was arrested on Monday and faces multiple child abuse charges. Booking photo Advertisement 'There will be more coming from this, and we will make sure nothing is 'swept under the rug,' he said.' Clay was rushed to the Memorial Hospital and Manor where his injuries were treated. 4 Clay's father, Cory Weeks, shared pictures of his son's injuries on social media. Cory Weeks/Facebook Specific details about the case or allegations were not immediately released, but Decatur County investigators confirmed that they were able to view surveillance footage from the daycare which contributed to the investigation. Advertisement 4 The alleged abuse took place at church-run Little Blessings Child Care in Bainbridge, Georgia on Monday. Cory Weeks/Facebook 'It is our understanding that the employee has been terminated by the child care program,' a spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) told The Post. 'As our investigation is still in its early stages, DECAL will continue to work closely with law enforcement and all relevant parties to ensure a comprehensive review of the facts,' the statement continued. Representatives for Little Blessings Child Care did not respond to requests for comment.
27-04-2025
Sheriff's deputy killed, another injured during shooting at traffic stop in Georgia
EVANS, Ga. -- Two Columbia County deputies were shot during a traffic stop Saturday evening, and one of them is dead, law enforcement officials said. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death around 6:30 p.m. of the deputy and said the other deputy was taken to a hospital, the WDRW television station reported. The suspect was identified as James Blake Montgomery, who was in a camper near Mile Marker 194 off Belair Road, Columbia County deputies told WDRW. Helicopters and drones are in the air as authorities work to capture Montgomery, the deputies said. Officers were heard on police radio saying to take a photo of the suspect 'in the trailer,' WDRW reported. Apparently the focus was the Arrowood Mobile Home Community off Wrightsboro Road about three blocks west of Jimmie Dyess Parkway, the TV station said. Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement on X about the shooting. 'Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the loved ones and colleagues of the Columbia County sheriffs deputy that has fallen in the line of duty, as well as his fellow law enforcement officer injured tonight while protecting his fellow Georgians,' Kemp said. 'As they remain in our hearts and prayers, we're also painfully reminded of why those who wear a badge have more than earned our enduring respect and appreciation.'
Hamilton Spectator
27-04-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Sheriff's deputy killed, another deputy injured during shooting at a traffic stop in Georgia
EVANS, Ga. (AP) — Two Columbia County deputies were shot during a traffic stop Saturday evening, and one of them is dead, law enforcement officials said. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death around 6:30 p.m. of the deputy and said the other deputy was taken to a hospital, the WDRW television station reported . The suspect was identified as James Blake Montgomery, who was in a camper near Mile Marker 194 off Belair Road, Columbia County deputies told WDRW. Helicopters and drones are in the air as authorities work to capture Montgomery, the deputies said. Officers were heard on police radio saying to take a photo of the suspect 'in the trailer,' WDRW reported. Apparently the focus was the Arrowood Mobile Home Community off Wrightsboro Road about three blocks west of Jimmie Dyess Parkway, the TV station said. Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement on X about the shooting. 'Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the loved ones and colleagues of the Columbia County sheriffs deputy that has fallen in the line of duty, as well as his fellow law enforcement officer injured tonight while protecting his fellow Georgians,' Kemp said. 'As they remain in our hearts and prayers, we're also painfully reminded of why those who wear a badge have more than earned our enduring respect and appreciation.'
Associated Press
27-04-2025
- Associated Press
Sheriff's deputy killed, another deputy injured during shooting at a traffic stop in Georgia
EVANS, Ga. (AP) — Two Columbia County deputies were shot during a traffic stop Saturday evening, and one of them is dead, law enforcement officials said. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death around 6:30 p.m. of the deputy and said the other deputy was taken to a hospital, the WDRW television station reported. The suspect was identified as James Blake Montgomery, who was in a camper near Mile Marker 194 off Belair Road, Columbia County deputies told WDRW. Helicopters and drones are in the air as authorities work to capture Montgomery, the deputies said. Officers were heard on police radio saying to take a photo of the suspect 'in the trailer,' WDRW reported. Apparently the focus was the Arrowood Mobile Home Community off Wrightsboro Road about three blocks west of Jimmie Dyess Parkway, the TV station said. Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statement on X about the shooting. 'Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the loved ones and colleagues of the Columbia County sheriffs deputy that has fallen in the line of duty, as well as his fellow law enforcement officer injured tonight while protecting his fellow Georgians,' Kemp said. 'As they remain in our hearts and prayers, we're also painfully reminded of why those who wear a badge have more than earned our enduring respect and appreciation.'
