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St. Clair County woman accused of locking foster children in dog cages to serve 6-10 years in prison
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Samantha Sayles, Jenny Sherman , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 39-year-old woman, from Port Huron, was given a sentence of 6-10 years.
A woman from St. Clair County has been sentenced to prison for abusing her foster children. The 39-year-old woman, from Port Huron, was given a sentence of 6-10 years.
The abuse occurred over a period of four years and involved locking the children in dog cages. The woman was arrested in March and charged with multiple felony counts. Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including the events leading up to the woman's arrest and the full extent of the charges against her.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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