A laundry dispute in Mount Holly, NC, escalated violently on Monday, leaving a 12-year-old girl with eye damage and her mother, Erin Boughman, jailed on serious assault charges. Prosecutors say Boughman slammed the child’s head into a wall, then choked her with both hands; she also bit a relative intervening.
Charges and Status
Boughman faces multiple counts including assault on a child and battery. Bond is $150,000; she’s barred from contact with her children pending trial.
This incident underscores domestic violence risks in Gaston County households, aligning with your focus on SC-area public safety amid cold weather strains. Local authorities urge intervention resources like hotlines for bystanders.
