Leland Pankey, 39 has been charged with first-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death and tampering with a deceased human in the death of a seven-year-old boy last July.
A middle school teacher in Colorado has been charged with child abuse and assault. The teacher allegedly forced a student to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Child Abuse is a major problem in Mesa County. You can help be a part of the solution in combating child abuse by attending the Child Welfare Forum on Tuesday night (November 15) at the Mesa County Workforce Center.