Lowndes County woman accused of biting, punching a child

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County woman is behind bars after allegedly biting and punching a child.

On Monday, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department were told about a potential child abuse case.

After investigating the claim sheriff deputies arrested Jasmine Shanklin, 29.

Shanklin allegedly bit and punched a child with a closed fist. That child is under the age of 12.

She is charged with one count of felony child abuse.

Child Protection Services is assisting with the case.