Crime & Safety

Westminster Woman Indicted In Child Abuse Case

A Carroll County grand jury has indicted the mother of a 6-month-old boy who was abused, authorities say.

WESTMINSTER, MD — A Maryland woman has been indicted after authorities say her 6-month-old son was physically abused. Krista Johnson was indicted by the Carroll County grand jury on charges of first-degree child abuse and other related counts, according to the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Johnson is the second person charged in this case. Jared McAbee was arrested back in August and also indicted on charges of first-degree child abuse. Both are being held without bond.

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