Albany mom’s child cruelty arrest
Father & witness say mother tossed 7 month old to ground after argument
ALBANY, GA – Albany Police say a 25 year old mother is in the Dougherty County Jail tonight on a single charge of first degree cruelty to children.
Tuesday, officers say they responded to the Superior Creek Lodge in reference to a complaint pertaining to family violence.
It was reported that Tanada Terry got into a verbal argument with her child’s father. Afterward, Ms. Terry proceeded to allegedly throw the 7-month-old baby to the ground.
The child’s father called police and EMS. The police investigation revealed there was a witness to this incident who contradicted Ms. Terry’s claim of the baby’s fall was an accident.
Terry was arrested and charged with Cruelty to Children-1st Degree.
She was transported and turned over to the Dougherty County Jail.
Additional charges may be pending.
If anyone has any additional information on this case or any active cases, please contact Crime Stoppers at (229)436-TIPS, or they can contact an investigator at (229)431-2100.
