Selmer, Tennessee – A disturbing incident at an elementary school in Selmer, Tennessee, has led to criminal charges against a teacher after a nonverbal child was allegedly dragged across a classroom rug, leaving visible injuries.
According to the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office, 49-year-old Meg Day has been charged with assault following the incident. Authorities say the case came to light on March 19 when a deputy was called to Selmer Elementary School after reports that a staff member had harmed a student.
Investigators say two witnesses reported seeing Day grab a nonverbal 9-year-old boy by the lower part of his body and drag him across a rug inside the classroom. The child was later observed reaching toward his back, prompting concern from staff.
A school nurse examined the student and determined he had suffered what is commonly known as “carpet burn,” describing the injury as a “blood red mark” on his skin. School administrators, including the principal and assistant principal, were informed of the situation soon after.
Day was later taken into custody and booked into the county jail. Records indicate she has since been released, though the case remains under investigation.
The incident has raised concerns among parents and the local community, particularly given the vulnerability of the child involved, who is nonverbal and may have limited ability to communicate distress.
In a separate but closely timed case within the same school district, another staff member at Selmer Middle School was also arrested. Authorities say 65-year-old Sequoia Ann Hively, a cafeteria worker, was captured on video allegedly striking a 15-year-old student on the back of the head.
Officials confirmed the student in that case was examined by a nurse and did not sustain injuries. The district superintendent reportedly informed the student’s family that Hively would not return to school duties while the matter is being addressed. She was also released from custody after her arrest.
Both incidents remain under active investigation, and authorities have not released further details about potential disciplinary actions or court proceedings.
