Mom accused of punching her child

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington woman is arrested, accused of punching her child and almost hitting several people with her car.

Police say it happened Tuesday night.

According to court documents, 27-year-old Monica McHorter punched her child and held a knife next to him.

Documents say McHorter then got in her car and drove up onto the sidewalk, almost hitting several people.

Police say several people witnessed the incidents.

McHorter is charged with endangering a minor, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and assault.

She is set to be arraigned Wednesday.