Clarksville, TN – On August 28th, 2012, around 6:00pm, Clarksville Police were called to Poppy Drive in reference to Child Abuse.
When Officer Erin Garcia conducted her investigation, she found an 11 year old female had been cooking grilled cheese sandwiches and accidentally burned one of them. The mother, Christina Reaves, got angry and hit the 11 year old repeatedly in the face.
The 11 year old had knuckle marks and bruising visible. The mother admitted to physically punishing the 11 year old.The father was not at the residence when the assault occurred.
This is an ongoing investigation. No further information will be released.
Christina Reaves
Name: Christina Ann Reaves (H/F)
DOB: 7/7/78
Given Address: 911 Poppy Drive, Clarksville, TN
Arresting Officer: Erin Garcia
Charged With: Child Abuse / Neglect
Booked Into: Montgomery County Jail
Bond: $5,000.