Mother of 5-Year-Old Arrested After Child Said he was Zip-Tied and Duct Taped

October 15, 2018
Kimberly Dawn Stone, 25, of Great Mills

Kimberly Dawn Stone, 25, of Great Mills

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, a deputy from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office made contact with the complainant, an adult male, in regard to the abuse of his 5-year-old son.

The complainant received a phone call at 4:00 p.m., hours from Kimberly Dawn Stone, 25, of Great Mills, advising him to come and pick up the victim due to his behavior. The complainant and a female witness arrived at the Stone’s address in Great Mills.

The complainant and witness alleged they were advised by Stone that she had used zip ties on the victim as punishment for his behavior. Stone has primary physical care and custody of the victim, with the complainant only receiving agreed visitation.

When the complainant went to give the victim a bath on 9-29-2018, he observed marks left by the zip ties on the victim’s wrists and ankles. When the complainant spoke with the victim about the marks, the victim told him “Mommy had tied him up”.

Police observed red ligature marks on the victim’s wrists and ankles which were consistent with the usage of zip ties.

The complainant also reported the victim advised that Stone had also used silver duct tape to tape his mouth shut.

Kimberly Dawn Stone, 25, of Great Mills, was charged with child abuse 2nd degree and assault 2nd degree.