Honk News (Charlotte, NC) – A North Carolina mother, Sarah Weber, 28, is in custody after allegedly failing to feed her 4-year-old daughter solid food for six months, leaving the child severely malnourished, according to authorities.
Incident Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Suspect | Sarah Weber, 28 |
| Victim | Weber’s 4-year-old daughter |
| Allegations | Child was not fed solid food for six months and had not seen a doctor during this time. |
| Health Condition | Severe malnutrition confirmed by a doctor, requiring hospitalization for further evaluation. |
Key Events
- Police visited Weber’s home on Saturday after reports of the child’s condition.
- Weber claimed her daughter had been suffering from diarrhea for a month but admitted the child hadn’t been fed solid food for half a year.
- The neglect resulted in severe malnutrition, prompting doctors to admit the child to a hospital for immediate care.
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Legal Action
| Charge | Child neglect with serious bodily injury |
|---|---|
| Custody Status | Weber is being held at Mecklenburg County Jail on a $25,000 bond. |
| Next Court Date | Monday |
Community Reaction
Neighbor Jacqueline Wade expressed her shock and sadness: “It’s definitely very saddening, right? So you could be in close proximity to someone and not know the extent of suffering.”
The homeowner where Weber lived confirmed to local news station that Weber was the mother of the malnourished child.
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Current Status of the Child
The arrest warrant did not disclose the child’s current custody or long-term care arrangements. This case remains under investigation, and further updates are expected following Weber’s court appearance.