Local mom arrested after video shows her allegedly abusing child

BLYTHE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A local mother has been arrested on charges of first-degree cruelty to children following an investigation into allegations of physical abuse.

Khrystal Burgess, 30, was arrested on Saturday after authorities say they reviewed video evidence of an alleged assault that occurred earlier in the week.

A man is wanted for questioning in connection with a fatal shooting in Augusta last week.

The video showed a child being held against a wall by the mothers friend, followed by Burgess entering the frame, grabbing the child and throwing them against another wall, according to the incident report…

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