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Marrisa Johnson, 26, Makayla Lomax, 31, and Morgan Donahue, 21, (above, left to proper) have been all charged this week after Smyrna Police Investigators concluded what they name a “lengthy and prolonged” investigation into baby abuse and neglect allegations that started again in February.

In a press launch, police referred to their findings as “an alleged sample of troubling conduct in a particular wants elementary classroom,” earlier than detailing a few of the most annoying claims.

Along with the staff allegedly throwing objects on the college students, yelling at them and calling them names, Lomax is accused of placing a baby within the face, in addition to spraying the identical child with a water bottle “as a type of self-discipline.”

Police additionally wrote about one other alleged incident involving Johnson and Donahue which passed off outdoors of the classroom in Fall 2022, claiming the pair fed “scorching sauce and scorching Takis to a particular wants pupil who had a recognized digestive incapacity.”

All three ladies have been charged with endangering the welfare of a kid, whereas Lomax was additionally charged with third-degree baby abuse and offensive touching.

In a press release to ABC 6, the Smyrna College District addressed the incident.

“In February 2024, the Smyrna College District reported alleged wrongdoing by workers at Smyrna Elementary College to the Division of Household Providers and the Smyrna Police Division. We’ve got labored diligently with our legislation enforcement companions all through the investigation,” they mentioned. “The neighborhood and college system have been patiently ready the conclusion of these extraordinary efforts. We respect the diligence and thoroughness of legislation enforcement in bringing closure to this troubling matter.”

“The related staff haven’t been within the presence of our college students for the reason that district was made conscious of the alleged wrongdoing. Most people alleged to be concerned now not work for the District,” the assertion continued. “With regard to the remaining staff, the District will honor worker privateness rights with regard to separation of employment, and we are going to make our stories to the Division of Schooling’s Division of Licensure and Certification.”

They concluded, “Pupil security is of paramount significance to the Smyrna College District. We are going to proceed to judge and enhance all facets of college security. We can even proceed to help our college neighborhood by means of this tough time.”

A preliminary listening to has been set for November 15, per Regulation&Crime.