BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Department is reporting that: On Friday, November 19, 2021, Knox County Deputy Scotty Wilson responded to a complaint of possible child abuse involving two (2) small children. The abuse had reportedly taken place earlier at a residence on Ball Lane in Cannon. The victims were now at a different location.
Deputy Wilson traveled to the current location of the children. Deputy Wilson observed bruises on the two children ages six (6) and three (3). Child Protective Services was notified and also responded to the residence.
The CPS worker viewed the children and confirmed the abuse.
After conducting an investigation, Deputy Wilson arrested the mother of the children, Felisha N. Collins age 29 of Cannon, KY.
Felisha Collins was charged with:
- Two (2) counts of Criminal Abuse-3rd Degree
This individual was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Knox County Detention Center.
The children remained with a family member at their current location.
