McDowell County Couple Charged with Exposing a Child to a Controlled Substance
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-01T15:34:05.143Z
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McDowell County -- June 1, 2026: An investigation into a Marion couple, following a DSS referral in April, has led to felony charges against 24-year-old Austin McClain and 26-year-old Malik Monta McClain.
McDowell County -- McDowell County Sheriff's Office News Release: June 1, 2026: An investigation into a Marion couple, following a DSS referral in April, has led to felony charges against 24-year-old Austin McClain and 26-year-old Malik Monta McClain.Both were charged with four counts each of Exposing a Child to a Controlled Substance and misdemeanor Child Abuse. They were each issued a $300,000 secured bond.The investigation began after a toddler in their care was found with markings consisten