A 25-year-old woman from Greenville, North Carolina, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after police say she fed her 10-month-old child cow’s milk.ย
Ty-Tionaha Daceus was taken into custody on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after an investigation revealed troubling details regarding her care for the infant. According to an arrest warrant obtained by WCTI 12, Daceus allegedly fed her child cowโs milk instead of breast milk or infant formula, leading to dangerously low sodium levels and potential long-term deficiencies.
Unsafe Environment Allegations
In addition to the alleged neglect, police accuse Daceus of failing to provide a safe living environment for her child. The warrant alleges she did not provide a crib or take her child for regular medical check-ups. These conditions reportedly contributed to the infant sustaining a fractured skull injury.
The incident in the warrant occurred on October 1, 2024. Daceus was officially charged with Felony Negligent Child Abuse with Serious Bodily Injury and was placed under a $10,000 secured bond.
Court documents show that Daceus was able to post bail on Wednesday morning, January 8, 2025.
