A Laurel County mother is charged with Criminal Abuse



Laurel County, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Chris Edwards along with Deputy Gary Mehler arrested Amanda M. Murray age 27 of London early Monday morning January 15, 2018 at approximately 1:42 AM.

The arrest occurred in London after the Sheriff's office received information and conducted an investigation into the possible abuse of two children ages three and four on Fariston Road overnight.

During the investigation it was learned that apparently this subject had became aggravated and upset with her children and told investigators she had placed her hands around her children's throat.

Amanda M. Murray was charged with two counts of criminal abuse second-degree – child 12 or under. This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photo attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

The children were released to other family members through social services.