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Opelika police investigating possible case of child abuse

<p>Police tape surrounds a crime scene.</p>

Police tape surrounds a crime scene.

The Opelika Police Department is investigating a case of possible child abuse at Carver Primary School. 

The police department received a complaint on Monday afternoon from a parent of a student at the school. The parent said the student was assaulted by a school staff member, according to a statement from police. 

Police are investigating the report with the Department of Human Resources and Opelika City Schools. 

Police said details of the case will not be released because of the sensitive nature of the case. 

Police ask that anyone with firsthand information contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at 334-705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 334-745-8665. 


Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor

Elizabeth, senior in journalism and political science, is the community editor for The Plainsman

@lizhurley37

community@theplainsman.com


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