Woman accused of child abuse in Garner. Why police charged her in baby’s injuries
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- Garner police charged a Florida woman with child abuse after April injury incident.
- Warrant alleges baby sustained skull fracture while left unsupervised indoors.
- Suspect remains jailed on $30,000 bail with no-contact order pending court date.
A Florida woman was extradited to Wake County on Thursday after Garner police charged her with child abuse, according to court records.
Lela Danielle Moore, 24, of Jacksonville is charged with negligent child abuse inflicting serious injury in the April 21 incident, according to her arrest warrant. Moore was arrested in Jacksonville on June 11, police records show.
Moore is accused of leaving her 6-month-old unsupervised in Garner while she went outside to smoke marijuana, the warrant states. The baby subsequently sustained a skull fracture and severe facial bruising, according to the warrant. It’s not clear if police believe the child fell, and The News & Observer was unable to immediately reach Garner police Friday morning.
Moore remained in the Wake County jail with bail set at $30,000 secured. Upon her release, she may not have contact with her child, according to the release order. Her first appearance in court is set for Monday morning.
This story was originally published July 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM.
