Charges Dropped Against Goose Creek Daycare Owner

A judge has dismissed assault and battery charges brought against a daycare operator in Goose Creek, Live 5 News reported. 

Elona Colette Crawford, 38, owns Just 4 Kidz Play N Learn. Crawford was charged with third-degree assault and battery for alleged actions against a 6-year-old boy.

Crawford issued the following statement

I am grateful that the judge made the appropriate ruling and I am pleased to see our judicial system work. I have been in the business of child care for over fourteen years and have never dealt with this type of accusation. I insisted on a quick jury trial and appreciate the town's willingness to allow for me to have my day in court. More than anything, I am extremely grateful the twenty plus families, who have their children in our daycare, continued to stand by me and keep their children enrolled. They knew this accusation was false, and their actions show their trust in me. Finally, I want to make it clear that I hold no ill will towards the minor child, as his wave and smile at me in court was comforting to my heart that he has no fear of me, like his mother had claimed.

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