West Virginia Mother Charged with Child Abuse
Sara Daniels, a 36-year-old mother from Elkins, West Virginia, has been charged with three counts of child abuse. She is accused of chasing her children, aged 9, 11, and 14, with a knife and threatening to harm them. The children…
Nashville, TN, August 11, 2026 —
Elkins, West Virginia – Sara Daniels, 36, a mother of three, has been arrested and charged with three counts of child abuse. The Elkins Police Department confirmed the charges against Daniels on [Date of Arrest or Indictment, if available, otherwise state ‘a recent date’].
According to charging documents, Daniels is accused of chasing her three children, aged 9, 11, and 14, while wielding a knife and making threats to harm them. The children, whose names have not been released, reportedly told authorities that Daniels physically assaulted them and made further threats.
The children also indicated that Daniels was under the influence of drugs at the time of the alleged incidents. Further details regarding the timeline of these events and the specific nature of the alleged assaults were not immediately available.
The investigation was conducted by the Elkins Police Department. The status of the legal proceedings and any potential upcoming court dates were not provided.
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