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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday September 17th, 2025 :: 01:00 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Couple Charged with Felony Child Abuse

Couple Charged with Felony Child Abuse

Detective Billie Brown with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged Marion residents Dominic Edward Gregory, 33, and Chelsea McMahan, 31, with Felony Negligent Child Abuse – Serious Physical Injury.

Both received secured bonds of $100,000 each.

On August 29, Deputy Ryan Washburn executed a welfare check at a residence in Marion for possible child neglect of an infant. After the complaint was received, further investigation prompted the arrests.
 
 
 

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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

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