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Local daycare director charged for alleged failure to report child abuse

Janice Whetstone.

Daycare director arrest 0522025 — Janice Whetstone.

DCN Staff

Updated: May 22, 2025, 4:47 PM

Published: May 22, 2025, 2:55 PM

A local daycare director was recently arrested in Dawson County for allegedly failing to report child abuse.

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