Crime & Safety
Lexington County, SC Day Care Teacher Arrested in Child Abuse Case
Lexington, SC – A 26 year old day care teacher has been arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation at a day care center in Chapin, South Carolina, after authorities alleged she lifted a c
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-11-06T20:27:46.071Z
Lexington, SC – A 26 year old day care teacher has been arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation at a day care center in Chapin, South Carolina, after authorities alleged she lifted a child by the wrist and threw the child down, causing the child to strike their head and back.
According to the Lexington County Sheriff 's Department, Jenna Zifan Chapman, 26, of Chapin, has been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child following an investigation involving an alleged incident at the facility.
Sheriff's Office Says Incident Was Captured on Video Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said investigators reviewed evidence and a witness statement describing the alleged conduct.
“Based on our investigation and witness statement, Chapman lifted a child by their wrist, carried them to the bathroom and threw them down, causing the child to hit their head and back,” Koon said.
Authorities said the alleged actions placed the child at an unreasonable risk of harm to the child's physical and mental health.
The sheriff also confirmed that the incident was reportedly recorded.
“This incident was captured on video and witnessed by another employee,” Koon said.
Teacher Arrested, Later Released on Bond Chapman was arrested Tuesday morning in Newberry County, according to the sheriff's department.
She was subsequently released from the Lexington County Detention Center after meeting the conditions of her bond.
Authorities did not identify the child or disclose the child's age in the announcement.
The sheriff's department also did not provide additional details about the child's medical condition or identify the day care facility.
The case involves a criminal allegation, and Chapman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
No trial date or additional court proceedings were announced in the department's statement.