WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE
Six-year-old hit repeatedly and forcefully by mother

Brandee Flowers of Railroad Road, Lincolnton, is being held in jail on child abuse charges involving her six-year-old son. Photo contributed/TCS

By Jon Mayhew

LINCOLNTON -- Lincolnton Police detective Chuck McGInley arrested and charged a 23-year-old Lincolnton with child abuse involving her own six-year-old son.

A witness told authorities the mother -- identified as Brandee Flowers of Railroad Road -- punched her son in the face and head, causing bruising on the child's left temple.

The incident report at the Lincolnton Police Department read the blows were so forceful and frequent, the child was "knocked on the floor."

The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 25 according to the report.

Flowers was taken to jail under an $800 secured bond, with a next appearance in court scheduled for Dec. 9, 2008.

The report didn't indicate whether or not the child received medical attention. The Lincoln County Department of Social Services is investigating and the child has been placed in foster care.