GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime.

It's been more than a year since the Midwood Learning Academy day care in Charlotte saw its license suspended over health and safety concerns. Now, a person who used to work there has been arrested on six outstanding misdemeanor child abuse charges following a speeding stop in Gaston County.

Court records reviewed by WCNC Charlotte show that 19-year-old Malaysia Latrice Baker was reportedly spotted by Belmont Police driving 80 mph in a 60 mph zone on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. She was cited for that, but officers discovered she had active warrants for her arrest in Mecklenburg County.

The arrest warrant reviewed by WCNC Charlotte is tied to the original February 2024 complaint fi

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