Mother, 2 teens arrested after Newnan golf club attack
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NEWNAN, Ga. - A mother and her two teenage daughters have been arrested after Newnan police say a fight escalated into a golf club attack that sent a 14-year-old girl to an Atlanta-area hospital.
What we know:
Police identified the adult suspect as Cristisa Anyi Heath, 36, of Newnan. Her 15- and 16-year-old daughters were also arrested in connection with the Aug. 31 incident on Ball Street.
The arrests provide new details about an assault that police initially said involved several juveniles and left a 14-year-old girl with a head injury.
Police say mother handed daughter golf club
What they're saying:
Officers responded to Ball Street around 6:39 p.m. Monday after receiving a 911 call about an assault with injuries.
Investigators said a verbal altercation involving several juveniles turned physical. According to police, Heath retrieved a golf club from her apartment and handed it to her 16-year-old daughter.
Police say the 16-year-old ran toward the 14-year-old girl and struck her in the head with the club.
As the fight continued, police say the 16-year-old's 15-year-old sister picked up the golf club and struck a second juvenile. That victim did not report any injuries.
The 14-year-old was taken to an Atlanta-area hospital. Police said she remained hospitalized and was "stable" as of 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Mother, daughters face charges
What's next:
Heath was arrested and booked into the Coweta County Jail on an aggravated assault charge.
Her two daughters were taken to a regional youth detention center. The 15-year-old was charged with aggravated assault. The 16-year-old was charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
The Newnan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit is handling the case.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Elijah Wilson at 770-254-2355.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Newnan Police Department, who provided details in an official news release.