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Therapist Strikes 5-Year-Old with Lunchbox at School
Tennessee therapist accused of hitting child with hard lunchbox at school.
In brief
Tennessee therapist accused of hitting child with hard lunchbox at school. Jennifer Reynolds, 54, was arrested for allegedly striking a 5-year-old with a hard lunchbox at Rhea Elementary School in Paris, Tennessee, on Oct. 6, 2026. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Incident at Rhea Elementary
A Tennessee woman was recently arrested after attacking a child with a lunchbox, Volunteer State law enforcement says.
Jennifer Reynolds accused
Jennifer Reynolds, 54, stands accused of aggravated child abuse, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Department.
Date and location
The incident occurred on Oct. 6 at Rhea Elementary School in Paris, a small town some 60 miles west of Clarksville.
Alleged attack details
That day, Reynolds allegedly used a hard lunchbox to hit a 5-year-old on the right side of the student's face, authorities said.
Student's parents notified
The student's parents said they were notified immediately afterward, according to Jackson-based ABC and CBS affiliate WBBJ.
Student taken to nurse
Following the alleged violence, Reynolds was escorted off campus and the student was taken to the school nurse, the parents said.
Mother's statement
The school has seemed to be right on top of everything, so as far as him returning back to Rhea, we do feel comfortable with that.
Mother's decision
We will no longer be using that ABA company moving forward.
Reynolds arrested
Reynolds was arrested two days after the attack, quickly posted bond and was released hours after she was booked.
Next court date
The defendant is next slated to appear in court on Oct. 20.
The key point
Jennifer Reynolds, 54, was arrested for allegedly striking a 5-year-old with a hard lunchbox at Rhea Elementary School in Paris, Tennessee, on Oct. 6, 2026.
