Former Daycare Teacher’s Aide Arrested for Battering a 3-Year-Old Child
Posey County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in September after receiving information a three-year-old female was allegedly battered while attending Children’s Learning Center, 2100 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon.
During the investigation, Detective Alan Sherretz determined that Meghann Stevens, 25, of Evansville, was the teacher’s aide for the three-year-old girl. On September 5th, three children were crying in a classroom when Stevens’ allegedly picked up the three-year-old girl and sat down on a nearby chair. Stevens was holding the three-year-old on her lap when she allegedly squeezed her rib cage, causing pain and red marks.
After reviewing this investigation, the Posey County Prosecutor issued an arrest warrant for Stevens. Last night at approximately 7:00, Stevens was arrested at her residence without incident. She was taken to the Posey County Jail where she posted a $1,000 cash bond and was released.
Stevens is no longer employed at Children’s Learning Center.
ARRESTED AND CHARGE:
• Meghann Chelsey Stevens, 25, 109 Adams Street, Evansville, IN
1. Battery on a Person less than 14 years old, Level 6 Felony
Investigating Officer: Detective Alan Sherretz, Indiana State Police
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