Woman Charged With Child Abuse in Randolph County
In Randolph County, West Virginia, a woman named MaCayla Johnson has been charged with child abuse after allegedly hitting her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt, causing bruising, and stating the girl should feel pain.
Lima, OH, October 20, 2026 —
MaCayla Johnson has been charged with child abuse in Randolph County, West Virginia, after allegedly hitting her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt and causing bruising, according to the information provided about the case.
The summary of the allegations also says Johnson stated that the girl should feel pain. No further details about when or where the alleged incident occurred were provided. The information does not identify the agency or person who reported the allegation, or the authority that filed the charge.
The charge is an allegation, and the information provided does not establish whether the claims have been proven in court. No details were provided about Johnson’s plea, whether she has an attorney, or whether she has issued a response. The name of the court handling the case and any scheduled hearings were also not provided.
The information does not specify the exact charge statute, whether additional charges were filed, or whether any court conditions were imposed. It also does not give further information about the child’s condition beyond the reported bruising. No details were provided about medical treatment, child welfare involvement, or the circumstances surrounding the allegation.
Because those details are unavailable, the case’s procedural status and any next steps remain unclear. The available information establishes only that Johnson was charged and describes the alleged belt strike, bruising and statement. It does not provide a date for the charge or identify any court finding. Further details about the case were not included in the summary.
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