- October 29, 2024
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An argument over soda cans led to disciplining with a belt, and three Bunnell relatives were arrested on July 20.
“We’re living in exceptionally high-stress times right now, and it is important to practice self-control and de-escalate the situation before it turns violent," Sheriff Rick Staly said. "I hope that this family is able to heal from this and gets help for anger management.”
The Flagler County Sheriff Office responded to a home on Garden Lane in Bunnell on Monday, July 20, due to a domestic disturbance. Six people live in the home – four adults and two juveniles.
During the investigation deputies learned that an argument started between the juveniles, and a boy punched his 70-year-old grandmother.
A short time later 42-year-old Jessica McCraney arrived home and learned of the earlier events. She then grabbed a belt and began hitting the 13-year-old boy with the belt as a form of discipline. In the process, she also hit a 72-year-old woman in the house and the 11-year-old boy with the belt for no apparent reason.
During this time, 49-year-old Sidney McCraney arrived at the residence and witnessed the above incidents. Jessica then hit Sidney with the belt before Sidney took the belt away and began to strike Jessica with it causing bruising to her arm.Jessica and Sidney McCraney were arrested, as was the boy. The boy was released by the Department of Juvenile Justice.
The Florida Department of Children and Families was contacted in order to begin an investigation based on the incidents that took place.
CORRECTION: This story has been corrected to reflect that it occurred in the city of Bunnell.
