BEDFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA — A Virginia babysitter has been sentenced to jail after prosecutors said a toddler was repeatedly left without food or water for long periods while under her supervision, according to details presented in court.
Authorities say Carly Webb was convicted in connection with the abuse of a child she had been hired to care for in Bedford County, Virginia. The court sentenced Webb to 12 months in jail followed by three years of probation, bringing a close to a case that raised serious concerns about the treatment of the young child.
Prosecutors Describe Concerning Treatment of Toddler
During court proceedings, prosecutors said the child involved in the case was between 19 and 23 months old during the period when the abuse occurred.
According to the Commonwealth’s case, investigators reviewed months of video footage documenting multiple incidents involving Webb’s behavior toward the child. Bedford County investigator Michelle Alderson testified that the footage showed moments where Webb allegedly ignored the toddler, mistreated the child, and in some instances physically assaulted the child.
Child Allegedly Left Without Food or Water for Long Periods
Prosecutors also told the court that the toddler was sometimes left without food or water for as long as 21 hours while in the babysitter’s care. In some instances described during the trial, the child was reportedly put to bed around 8 p.m. the night before.
According to the state’s argument, Webb would arrive the next morning around 6 a.m. to babysit, but the child would not receive food or water until the parents returned home from work after 4 p.m. Officials said this routine meant the toddler could go extremely long periods without basic care.
Toddler Sometimes Left in Crib for Hours
Court testimony also revealed that the child was sometimes left in a crib for up to nine hours during the day while Webb was babysitting. Investigators said the evidence gathered during the case demonstrated a pattern of neglect that ultimately led to criminal charges.
Sentencing Brings Case to a Close
After reviewing the evidence presented during the trial, the court issued a sentence that includes one year in jail and three years of probation.
Cases involving the abuse or neglect of young children often lead to significant legal consequences, and authorities say the outcome reflects the seriousness of the allegations presented during the proceedings.
Officials in Bedford County say the case highlights the importance of careful oversight and accountability in situations where caregivers are responsible for the safety and well-being of young children.
The sentencing marks the conclusion of a troubling case that investigators say involved repeated mistreatment of a vulnerable toddler.
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