PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. — A Somerset couple was arrested after the Department of Community Based Services received information that they were abusing a toddler that was in their care, according to authorities.
Officials detailed that an investigation began on Oct. 19 following a child abuse complaint. During the investigation, a detective on the case received information that 34-year-old Alexander Pence and his spouse, 24-year-old Tracy Pence, allegedly hit a 2-year-old in the face and head several times while in their care.
Warrants for Alexander and Tracy were obtained and they were charged with one count each of first-degree criminal abuse, child 12 or under.
They are lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center on $100,000 cash bonds, officials report.
