BENTONVILLE -- A daycare administrator turned herself into police today in connection with misdemeanor assault involving a 4-year-old girl.
Cathy Casto, 60, was released on citation.
Bentonville police began investigating June 27 after receiving a report concerning physical abuse at Bright Beginnings Daycare in Bentonville, according to a probable cause affidavit.
An anonymous caller reported a 4-year-old was having an episode and Casto put the child in a choke hold and took her out of the classroom, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The child's guardian told police the girl had scratch on her neck, which she said was caused by Casto, according to the affidavit.
Casto told police the girl was out of control and she took her to her office to separate her from the rest of the children, the affidavit says. Casto denied carrying the girl by the neck, according to court documents.
Police obtained video from the school and were able to see Casto walking with the girl's feet dangling above the floor, according to the affidavit. Castro's arm appears to be near or on the girl's neck, and the video shows the girl reaching up to Castro's arm, the affidavit states.
The case will be handled in Bentonville District Court.
NW News on 08/09/2019