Police: Dutchess County Woman Burned Child With Light Bulb

A Dutchess County woman is in trouble with the law for allegedly burning a child.

Tuesday, New York State Police in Rhinebeck arrested 31-year-old Erica Preciado, of Rhinebeck, for endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.

Preciado is accused of holding the metal portion of a hot light bulb to the skin of an 11-year-old child. Officials say the boy suffered a 2nd degree burn on his arm.

State Police were assisted by the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center.

Preciado was released on an appearance ticket directing her to appear in the Town of Rhinebeck Court on June 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.