LPD arrest suspects in reported child abuse case
On Monday, November 7, Lexington Detectives received information about possible child abuse at a residence on Goodluck Drive. The Special Victims Unit immediately began an investigation. They discovered that 26-year-old Stephen Jones and 25- year-old Chaela Byrd, had assaulted their child.
Jones was charged with felony child abuse and felony strangulation, and Bryd was charged with felony child abuse. Suspects were each taken to Davidson County Jail under a $50,000 secured bond.
DSS assisted with the investigation and relocation of all children in the home. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this investigation can call Lexington Police at 336-243- 3302 or Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at (336) 243-2400.
