Richlands, VA (WOAY)- A Richlands Elementary School teacher is facing criminal charges following reports of child abuse.
According to an official press release, the Richlands police department and Tazewell Sheriffs interviewed multiple people who witnessed the assault take place in a self-contained special education class.
Further investigation revealed that 41-year-old Jessica McCoy allegedly taped a 5-year-old student to a desk for prolonged periods during the week of February 4.
Mccoy has been charged with two counts of abduction and two counts of cruelty to a child.
She is currently in police custody without a bond.
Newswatch will keep you updated as the investigation continues.
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