Grand Forks, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – A horrifying domestic violence and child neglect case has surfaced in Grand Forks, where Melissa B. Hilliard now faces felony and misdemeanor charges following a police investigation.
According to court documents, officers responded to a domestic violence call Sunday night and discovered a brutal scene inside the apartment.
What Police Found:
A female victim was found lying on the floor, bleeding from the forearm, face, and hair. She had been struck multiple times with an unknown object.
Beyond the violent assault, the squalid living conditions inside the apartment were deeply disturbing:
Piles of dirty dishes in the sink A mold-covered Crockpot sitting on the counter Empty vodka bottles scattered across the apartment An open vodka bottle near a bed in the living room An open baggie of marijuana and a glass pipe on the kitchen table Garbage strewn across the floor A broken drinking glass on the countertop A mattress in the living room with no sheets, visibly soiled, along with a filthy pillow
Most shocking of all—police later learned that a child had been living in the apartment with the pair.
Charges Against Hilliard:
Felony Child Neglect Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
Authorities have not released further details on the child’s condition or welfare status. However, this disturbing case underscores serious concerns about domestic violence and child endangerment in the community.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News