CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Clarion woman is facing a a second-degree felony child endangerment charge after a three-year-old child was found to have an untreated abscess tooth.

According to court documents, Clarion-based State Police filed the following charge against 28-year-old Krystal Ann Strain, of Clarion:

– Endangering Welfare of Children — Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense, Felony 2

The charge stemmed from a report of suspected child abuse concerning a known 3-year-old victim at a Reed Street, Clarion Township residence.

According to a criminal complaint filed on Friday, November 22, by Trooper Gray, of PSP Clarion, the station received a report on July 23, 2019, regarding concerns for the victim’s welfare due to the victim suffering a tooth abscess and teeth decay.

The report stated the victim’s parent, Krystal Ann Strain, is the primary guardian.

Trooper Gray interviewed Strain who allegedly admitted to not taking the victim to follow up appointments or obtaining prescription medication refills for the victim, the complaint states.

Further investigation included interviews with other witnesses, obtaining documentation of the victim’s medical records, and Trooper Gray’s personal observation of the victim’s teeth, the complaint indicates.

It was found that Strain failed to seek proper medical care for the victim, causing the victim to suffer from tooth abscess, teeth decay, and severe pain.

Strain was arraigned at 11:15 a.m. on November 22 in Magisterial District Judge Timothy P. Schill’s office.

She is free on $5,000.00 unsecured bail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on December 3 with Judge Duane L. Quinn presiding.