Crime & Safety
Woman Punched Her 3-Year-Old Daughter, Police Say
The Barnhart woman faces child abuse charges after an investigation showed that she punched her daughter, police say.
A Barnhart woman is facing child abuse charges following an incident on Feb. 16.
Amy Jordan, who lives at 1741 Dandridge Lane, is accused of punching her 3-year-old daughter, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department police state in court documents. An investigation by a state worker revealed that Jordan caused a large bruise underneath her daughter's left eye, the documents note.
Jordan, 29, faces child abuse charges fom the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office stemming from the incident. Child abuse is a class C felony.
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If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003.
Charges and allegations mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.
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