Woman arrested after investigation into child abuse case at Chapin daycare

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A woman has been arrested in relation to a child abuse investigation at a day care center in Chapin, say police.

CHILDREN/LEGAL CUSTODIAN UNLAWFUL NEGLECT OF CHILD
(Photo: LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF`S DEPT)

“Based on our investigation and witness statement, Jenna Zifan Chapman lifted a child by their wrist, carried them to the bathroom and threw them down, causing the child to hit their head and back,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says.

Investigators say this conduct puts the child at an unreasonable risk of harm to his physical and mental health.

Also, investigators say the incident was captured on video and witnessed by another employee.

Chapman was arrested Tuesday morning in Newberry County.

She was charged with unlawful conduct towards a child.