A couple from Marion has been charged with felony child abuse.

On Friday, Aug. 29, the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office did a welfare check at a residence in Marion for possible child neglect of an infant. After a complaint was received, further investigation prompted the arrests, according to a news release.

Marion residents Dominic Edward Gregory, 33, and Chelsea McMahan, 31, were charged with felony negligent child abuse – serious physical injury.

Both received secured bonds of $100,000 each, according to the news release.

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