A Clifton Park woman is facing felony charges after deputies say she repeatedly struck a young child with a plastic vacuum attachment, leaving visible swelling and bruising.
LaKiesha C. DeVaughn, 45, was arraigned Sunday on counts of assault and endangering the welfare of a child. She was released on her own recognizance while the case moves forward in town court.
According to WRGB, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says DeVaughn is accused of intentionally causing physical injury to a child younger than 7. Investigators allege she struck the child’s arm several times with a plastic, cylindrical vacuum attachment, causing swelling and bruising described as consistent with non-accidental trauma.
Where authorities say it happened
The incident was reported Thursday at a residence on Huntridge Drive in the town of Clifton Park, according to WOAI. Deputies arrested DeVaughn the following day, and she was arraigned in Clifton Park Town Court. The details were released to reporters by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Legal implications
Under New York law, assault in the second degree is a class D felony, as outlined by Justia (Penal Law §120.05). Endangering the welfare of a child is covered by Justia (Penal Law §260.10) and is typically charged as a class A misdemeanor. Those statutes address intentionally causing physical injury and acting in a way that is likely to harm a child’s physical or mental well-being…