Marshville Woman Arrested In Felony Child Abuse Case

MARSHVILLE, N.C. — Detectives say they arrested a woman after an infant child was found unresponsive.  

Investigators say Tamika Horne, 37, is facing a felony child abuse charge.  Deputies say on August 12th they responded to a home on Hasty Road and found an infant in cardiac arrest.  

The child was transferred to CMC in Charlotte and is being treated for a traumatic brain injury.  The child remains in critical condition at this time.  

Horne is currently in the Union County Jail under a $250,000 bond.