CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A woman has been arrested after a child reportedly didn’t eat solid food for several months, according to court documents.
Records show 28-year-old Sarah Weber was arrested early Saturday morning for felony neglect of a child causing serious physical injuries.
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The documents state the child did not eat solid foods for about six months and had diarrhea for one month. Weber allegedly did not take the child to a medical professional.
Once taken to a doctor, they confirmed the child was “severely malnourished” and admitted them to the hospital for further evaluation.
Weber was booked under a $25,000 secured bond and has a first court appearance set for Monday, Jan. 6.
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