On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit received a report of suspected physical abuse inflicted on a 6-year-old child. The report originated from Alamance County Child Protective Services.
During the investigation, it was discovered that the child suffered bruises and welts on the back and arms. Detectives found probable cause to charge Michael Richard Bethea. Mr. Bethea was arrested at his residence on Friday, February 25, 2022 and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Michael Richard Bethea B/M/57
Address: 6065 Crosscreek Dr. Mebane, N.C.
Charge: 1ct: Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Injury
Bond: $5,000 unsecured
