HARRISBURG, PA — A woman was arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault and child endangerment following an investigation into alleged abuse of children.
Maria A. Roche, 31, of Pennsylvania, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a victim less than 13 years old, two counts of endangering the welfare of children, and one count of simple assault.
The charges stemmed from an investigation into Roche and her boyfriend, William Witherspoon, according to police.
Children in their house were allegedly beaten with a belt, and firearms in the house were used to threaten and strike the children, police said.
Roche was arrested on March 20.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.
Tips and information can also be submitted via the CRIMEWATCH website.
