Sixth person arrested in Day Care child abuse case

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A sixth person is now facing charges in connection with the abuse investigation at Step Ahead Daycare in Richmond.

According to police, Amanda Spears was arrested Friday, accused of abusing a child under her care. She is the latest employee to be charged, following the arrests of daycare owners Jessica Houk and Theo Hursey, along with three other workers.

Officials say the investigation remains ongoing.