Credit: Submitted
A 59-year-old Bristol Township woman has been accused of attacking an 11-year-old girl at a playground in Levittown.
Caroline Dolores Morris was arraigned late in the week on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, and reckless endangerment. She was freed after posting 10 percent of $25,000 bail.
Advertisements
Bristol Township police said they were called last Saturday evening for a reported assault of an 11-year-old girl.
Police said the girl told them she was at the Brookwood Elementary School playground with two friends when she was “beaten up.” The girl told officers an adult woman – later identified as Morris – arrived in a vehicle and encouraged other kids to “beat” her. She told investigators Morris exited her vehicle and hit her, calling on other kids to assault her.
The girl was taken to the hospital after the assault and suffered head injuries and a broken arm, police said.
Advertisements
An officer wrote in court papers that he reviewed surveillance video from the elementary school. It showed the 11-year-old girl being chased down by other kids and Morris driving up to her. It then showed Morris hitting the girl while she was she was down. Additionally, it showed the adult woman striking the girl with the skateboard, police said.
The other kids and Morris then got into the car and left, police said.
Advertisements
Word of assault was posted on social media and the girl’s parents were seeking tips in the days following.
The girl’s mom told LevittownNow.com she was happy an arrest was made and thanked the community for their support.
A get well drive-by event for the girl was held Saturday morning.
Advertisements
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
Report a correction via email | Editorial standards and policies
