Two Arraigned Following Medway Child Abuse Investigation

MEDWAY: Two defendants were arraigned on January 23, 2026, in Wrentham District Court in connection with a child abuse investigation involving multiple juvenile victims at a local child care facility. 

Anthony Barron, age 27, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was arraigned on the following charges:- Four counts of Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 Causing Bodily Injury (Felony)- Two counts of Reckless Endangerment of a Child Under 18 (Misdemeanor)- Two counts of Failure to Report Child Abuse and Neglect as a Mandated Reporter (Misdemeanor) Caleigh Kent, age 25, of Whitinsville, Massachusetts, was arraigned on the following charges:- Two counts of Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 Causing Bodily Injury (Felony)- One count of Reckless Endangerment of a Child Under 18 (Misdemeanor)- Two counts of Failure to Report Child Abuse and Neglect as a Mandated Reporter (Misdemeanor) 

Both defendants were released on personal recognizance. Conditions of release include stay-away and no-contact orders with the victims and their families, an order to stay away from the child care facility where the alleged abuse occurred, and prohibitions against working with children, elderly, or disabled individuals, including employment at any child care facility. 

The charges stem from an investigation into alleged incidents that occurred on November 5, 2025, at Bright Path Child Care Center, located at 67 Main Street in Medway. The investigation involved two juvenile victims under the age of two. Video surveillance cameras inside the day care captured the alleged assaultive behavior. The video was obtained and reviewed by investigators. Upon notification of the allegations, Bright Path Child Care Center management was fully cooperative with investigators. Both defendants were placed on leave following the incident and were later terminated from employment. 

The initial report was taken by Officer Tom Sicchio. The investigation was conducted by Detective Sergeant Lauren Swarthout, in coordination with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.The Medway Police Department recognizes the profound impact that cases of this nature have on the affected families and the broader community. Investigations involving very young children present unique challenges, as juvenile victims of this age are often unable to verbally report or fully articulate what occurred.

In this case, video surveillance played an important role in the investigation. While transparency is important, Massachusetts law strictly limits the release of information involving juvenile victims to protect their privacy and well-being. As a result, no additional details about the victims or the specific allegations will be released. 

Prepared by: Chief of Police William H. Kingsbury

Release Date: January 23, 2026