A Dutchess County woman has been arrested after allegedly attempting to harm a disabled child in her care.

According to New York State Police 34 year old Victoria M. Garrand was arrested last week after she reportedly placed her hand around the throat of the victim, a 12-year-old mentally handicapped child whom Garrand cared for.

The Poughkeepsie resident was charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the 1st Degree, a Class E Felony.

The State Police were assisted by the Village of Millbrook Police Department.

Garrand was arraigned before the Town of Washington Court and released on her own recognizance.  Garrand is scheduled to return to the Town of Washington Court on January 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

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