From The Knox County Sheriff's Department -
On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at approximately 10:05 pm, Knox County Deputy Bobby Jones received a complaint of a six (6) year old child being treated for injuries at the Barbourville ARH.
After arriving at the ARH and conducting an investigation, Deputy Jones learned that the child had been beaten by the mother, Casey Davis and her boyfriend Marshall Carroll. Child Protective Services was notified and responded to the ARH.
24-year-old Casey Marie Davis of Artemus, KY. was located and arrested at her residence on Coal Port Road. 34-year-old Marshall Lee Carroll also of Artemus, KY. was arrested after he was located hiding under the floor of the residence on Coal Port Road.
They were both charged with Criminal Abuse-1st Degree-Child 12 or Under and Endangering Welfare of a Minor. Marshall Carroll was also wanted on a Knox County Bench Warrant for failure to appear on Criminal Trespass-3rd Degree and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charges.
Casey Davis and Marshall Carroll were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
KSP Troopers Kyle Trosper and Chad Wagner assisted in the arrests.