Southwestern Indiana woman charged with child neglect, battery

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SULLIVAN, Ind. (WISH) — A southwestern Indiana woman has been arrested and faces two charges in a child neglect case, the Indiana State Police said Tuesday.

Jennifer Ballard, 30, of Sullivan, has been charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury and domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old.

Police did not disclose when the incident took place.

According to police, a warrant was issued for Ballard’s arrest on July 29. She was arrested by Sullivan County law enforcement Monday.

Ballard is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 26.