Last week, authorities in New York arrested a couple and an unnamed minor on charges related to child abuse. The couple, identified as Gairelyn O’Donnell and Fred O’Donnell, both aged 42, face four misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child. These charges stem from actions that allegedly jeopardized the physical, mental, or moral well-being of four children under the age of 17, as detailed in a statement by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

Further allegations were made against Gairelyn O’Donnell and the minor, accusing them of intentionally inflicting physical harm by using a whip-like object, which resulted in significant bruising and lacerations. The minor involved in these incidents also faces assault charges.

The arrests followed a police response on November 5. Subsequent to their arrest, the O’Donnells, along with the minor, were arraigned. Gairelyn O’Donnell remains in custody, while Fred O’Donnell was released on his own recognizance. Meanwhile, the minor has been placed under the care of the Office of Children and Family Services, pending proceedings in juvenile court.

Officials have not disclosed additional details, including the ages of the four child victims or the minor suspect, thereby keeping some aspects of the case under wraps as the legal process unfolds.

Other information, including ages of the four child victims and the one child suspect, was not provided.