Pair arrested on Felony Child Abuse charges against 5 year old

A pair of adults in North Mississippi were arrested recently on felony child abuse charges.

From the Tishomingo County Sheriffs Office:

The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Office has been conducting an investigation into alleged child abuse that involved a 5-year-old minor.

On October 29, 2021, Charles Alexander Ewing, 30 years of age, of Iuka, MS and Kayla Marie Owens, 27 years of age, of Iuka, MS were officially charged by the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department with Felonious Child Abuse.

Kayla Marie Owens bond was set at $20,000. Charles Alexander Ewing bond was set at $50,000.

This case remains under investigation and more charges may be pending. This case will be presented to the next Grand Jury.