What Was Going on at This Louisiana Day Care Center?

Four women are accused of abusing children in their care at a day care center in east Louisiana. Concordia Parish investigators got complaints about possible inappropriate treatment of young children at the Noah’s Ark Daycare in Vidalia which is on the border with Mississippi.

Four women have now been arrested on child abuse charges.

Investigators were able to get video footage showing one worker allegedly hitting a 14-month-old several times. The report from the sheriff’s office says at least two other toddlers were also hit.

The detectives got a search warrant and seized the hard drive from the DVR where agents found more evidence of alleged abuse by some of the workers.

The report from the sheriff’s office says children were hit in the head, face and mouth. Some children were hit with wooden paint sticks.

State Police also stepped in to assist with the investigation.

Concordia Parish Sheriff David Hedrick says “The well-being of our children are one of the main priorities of my office and as your Sheriff, I will continue to ensure their safety”.

Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office

Here Are the Four Women Who Were Arrested:

36-year-old Lysa Richardson of Vidalia, LA
- Charges: (3) Counts of Cruelty to Juveniles
27-year-old Julianne Porales of Fayette, MS
- Charges: (11) Counts of Cruelty to Juveniles
19-year-old Taylor Ragonesi of Ferriday, LA
- Charges: (3) Counts of Cruelty to Juveniles
34-year-old Bridget Delaughter of Vidalia, LA
- Charges: (4) Counts of Cruelty to Juveniles

Tier 3 Sex Offenders in Webster Parish

The following gallery is a list of all the tier 3 Sex Offenders currently residing in Webster Parish. A Tier 3 Sex Offender is anyone who has committed a sex offense that is punishable by more than one year in jail where the offender has at least one prior conviction for a Tier 2 sex offense, or has previously become a Tier 2 sex offender, is a “Tier 3” offense. B. General Offenses. A “Tier 3” offense includes any sex offense for which a person has been convicted, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense, that involves: 1. Non-parental kidnapping of a minor, 2. A sexual act with another by force or threat, 3. A sexual act with another who has been rendered unconscious or involuntarily drugged, or who is otherwise incapable of appraising the nature of the conduct or declining to participate, or 4. Sexual contact with a minor 12 years of age or younger, including offenses that cover sexual touching of or contact with the intimate parts of the body, either directly or through the clothing.