Oakwood woman Cathy Heavener arrested after refusing medical help for injured child

OAKWOOD, Ga. - Police say an Oakwood woman has been charged after she reportedly refused to seek medical treatment for a juvenile who had a broken arm.

Cathy Denise Heavener, 56, is charged with cruelty to children in the first degree.

Oakwood Police Sgt. Danny Sridej said Cathy Denise Heavener, 56, was charged with cruelty to children in the first degree.

"She called 911 to inquiry what she needed to do about the injury to the juvenile. During the conversation, she refused and told the 911 [dispatcher] not to send an ambulance or anybody to the residence to treat the child," said Sridej.

An officer was dispatched to the home on Timberhills Drive anyway and, hours later, the child was taken to the children’s hospital, where the broken bones were confirmed.

Police also said there were several inconsistencies between Heavener’s version of what happened and the stories from the doctors and 911 tapes.

During the investigation, police say Heavener told the officer she was a "Teacher of the Year" recipient and that she worked with children often.