10-Year-Old Burned On Arm With Hot Pot As Discipline, Says Sheriff

SUN CITY CENTER, FL — A Sun City Center woman is facing charges of aggravated child abuse. after being accused of disciplining a 10-year-old by burning the child on the arm with a hot pot.

Jennifer Posey, 29, of Newminster Loop was arrested on Tuesday by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

On June 26, Posey was supervising a 10-year-old and two additional children. After Posey prepared the 10-year-old some instant ramen on the stove, the 10-year-old pretended to spill the hot ramen on one of the other children, according to the sheriff's office.

According to the sheriff's report, in an attempt to teach the child a lesson, Posey admitted to detectives that she took the hot pot in which the ramen was cooked and held it against the 10-year-old's arm for about two minutes.

The child received a 4-inch burn.

"Children will be children, but an adult should know better than to use such great physical punishment to try to correct their bad behavior. This suspect's actions were intentional, unacceptable and she will now face the consequences for inflicting unnecessary pain on a helpless child," said Sheriff Chad Chronister.

Posey was released on a $30,000 surety bond.