Chapter 10 - Child Protective Services Steps Into The Family Crisis
As Richard carried the children toward the front door, a dark sedan pulled up behind the flashing police cruisers.
A woman in a sharp grey pantsuit stepped out of the vehicle, flashing an official ID badge bearing the state seal.
“My name is Sarah Jenkins with Child Protective Services; I received an urgent dispatch regarding minor endangerment,” she announced.
“I’m the father, Ms. Jenkins. I’m taking my kids to the hospital right now,” Richard informed her cooperatively.
Ms. Jenkins observed Sophia’s bruised cheek and Leo’s trembling frame, her expression grim and professional.
“I’ll follow your ambulance to the hospital, Mr. Bennett. We need to conduct a formal interview once the children are cleared,” she stated.
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Meanwhile, Officer Miller grabbed Elena’s arm behind her back, clicking the steel handcuffs into place with a sharp snap.
“Elena Bennett, you are under arrest for felony child abuse and domestic battery,” Officer Miller declared formally.
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