KEY LARGO, Fla. – A 28-year-old Key Largo woman was arrested Wednesday for striking a child in the face with a leather belt, authorities said.
According to her arrest report, Yensy Duenas Gonzales, 28, is facing multiple charges of aggravated child abuse.
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School officials notified the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office that the 10-year-old female victim had large, deep bruises on her face near her temple, a bloodshot eye and similar bruises on her arm.
According to investigators, Gonzales admitted to using a leather belt with a metal belt buckle to strike the child, but her story was inconsistent with the child’s injuries.
Deputies have not said if Gonzales and the victim are related.
Gonzales was taken to jail.
Her arraignment is set for Nov. 1.