Maria Roche was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Simple Assault. The charges stemmed from an investigation into Roche, and her boyfriend William Witherspoon, where children in their house were experiencing being beaten with a belt and firearms in the house were used to threaten and strike the children.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police, at 717-558-6900. Tips and information can also be submitted via the CRIMEWATCH website.