CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Clarion woman accused of child endangerment regarding a three-year-old child was held for court.

According to court documents, the following charge against 28-year-old Krystal Ann Strain, of Clarion, was held for court on Tuesday, January 7:

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

The charge has been transferred to the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas.

Strain is currently free on $5,000.00 unsecured bail.

A formal arraignment is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 12.

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

Details of the case:

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.