How Could You? Hall of Shame-Melissa Ann Miles

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions

From Easton, Maryland, Melissa Ann Miles, 49,”was taken into custody and charged with second-degree child abuse by a custodian and second-degree assault. Miles was later released on personal recognizance.”

“Officers of the Easton Police Department arrested a woman on Sunday, Feb. 12, for allegedly assaulting her 17-year-old foster child.

Police said they responded to a residence on Golton Drive where they found the 17-year-old juvenile on the scene admitting to assaulting her 13-year-old foster sibling. There were also obvious injuries on the 13 year old, according to police.

The 17 year old said that after the altercation with her younger sibling, she went to her room and then her foster mother, who was identified as Melissa Ann Miles, 49, allegedly came in and yelled at her over the assault to the 13 year old., police said.

The juvenile then said Miles slapped her hard, twice, on the side of her face, police said.

Police said there were signs of injury to the juvenile’s face.

Police took the juvenile to the Department of Juvenile Services and she was later released to a party approved by her social worker. ”

Foster mom arrested for assaulting child[The Star Democrat 2/13/17]

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