Adoptive mother in Reedley charged with child abuse after allegedly torturing 5-year-old
An adoptive mother was in jail Tuesday night after she allegedly tortured a 5-year-old boy.
The Reedley Police Department said the incident happened at 11:30 a.m. March 13 after receiving a call regarding the boy who was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno with severe burns on his body.
The boy was admitted to the burn unit and is still undergoing treatment, police said.
Police determined the child is a victim of child abuse, who received second- and third-degree burns caused by exposure to hot water.
Rios was arrested and booked on suspicion of the following felony charges: torture, assault with a deadly weapon and child abuse likely to cause great bodily injury or death.
The investigation is ongoing. Police said they are working with the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jimenez at 559-637-4250.
This story was originally published April 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
