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Child Abuse Investigation Leads To Arrest 

A child abuse investigation in Richmond has led to the arrest of a local woman.

According to the Richmond Police Department, Anna Hobbs was taken into custody on Monday. She faces preliminary level 5 felony charges of domestic battery against a family member and neglect of a dependent.

Multiple agencies assisted with the investigation, including the Wayne County Department of Child Services and the Prosecutor’s Office. In a statement, Richmond Police emphasized that protecting children and holding offenders accountable remains a top priority.

Online court records show Hobbs is scheduled to make her first court appearance this Wednesday.