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Virgil pair charged with child endangerment in abuse investigation

Virgil pair charged with child endangerment in abuse investigation

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VIRGIL, NY (607NewsNow) – A Cortland County couple is accused of child abuse.

On October 1, deputies were called to a home in the Town of Virgil for a report of a physical abuse incident.

Jessica House, 41, and 45-year-old Charles House were arrested and charged with misdemeanor child endangerment. Jessica House is additionally charged with intimidating a victim or witness, which is a felony.

According to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was known to the Houses, who were charged with similar crimes in July. It’s unclear from the police report if the incidents are related.

Jessica and Charles House are scheduled to appear in Virgil Town Court on October 27.

 

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