BRISTOL HERALD COURIER

BRISTOL, Va. – The Bristol Virginia Police Department has arrested and charged a local woman in connection with an ongoing child abuse investigation involving her thirteen-year-old.

On Oct. 8 Special Victims Det. Chris Cappetta arrested and charged Jameeka Starks, age 33, of Bristol, Virginia, with abuse and neglect of a child and strangulation, according to a written statement.

"The charges brought in this case highlight the critical need for specialized training and resources. The creation of our Special Victims detective position ensures we have investigators, like Det. Cappetta, who are solely focused on safeguarding children and supporting victims of trauma. Our community should know that these crimes will be treated with the seriousness and expertise they re

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