HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A local woman was in court Friday morning where she was read the charges which includes two counts of abuse of a child.
The state alleges that Ashley Shepherd abuse two kids, ages five and seven years old. The alleged abuse occurring on May 6, saying that she either tortured or cruelly beat the children.
The crimes have a sentencing range of between two years, seven months in prison to around 11-years in prison depending on criminal history.
She’s free on bond and Magistrate Judge Cheryl Allen scheduled the case as part of a waiver-status docket on Dec. 2, in front of Judge Joe McCarville.