Loves Park man, woman charged with multiple counts of battering a child

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Loves Park Police arrested Alexandria Thompson, 30, and Branden Crane, 35, for allegedly striking an 11-year-old child several times.

On Jan. 1, officers received reports the 11-year-old was battered and had visible injuries. The incident happened on Dec. 29, 2024, in the 5000 block of Flagstone Drive.

The child was battered because of how he was cleaning the bathroom, according to court records.

Crane told authorities he had seen Thompson hit two children on about six different occasions.

Thompson used multiple different household items to batter the children in the past, according to court documents.

Thompson is charged with unlawful restraint, two counts of aggravated battery of a child, domestic battery causing bodily harm and domestic battery causing physical contact.

Crane is charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a child and two counts of unlawful restraint.

If you are a survivor of domestic or sexual violence, visit our Stateline Strong page for resources.

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