A 31-year-old Johnson City woman has been arrested following an incident in which authorities say she attempted to drown a child in a backyard swimming pool.
Mikaylee Rae Beirne was charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect in connection with the July 15 event.
Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on Cochran Road around 5 p.m. after witnesses reported a commotion involving multiple children in the pool.
Investigators said one child ran inside to alert an adult that Beirne was allegedly holding another child underwater.
The adult rushed outside and demanded Beirne release the child, but she refused, according to authorities.
The adult then pulled Beirne away and helped the child out of the water.
A second adult arrived at the home and briefly interacted with Beirne before deputies responded. Beirne left the scene prior to law enforcement's arrival.
The children were brought inside while emergency personnel were called. Officials said the child sustained minor injuries and bruising.
Deputies located Beirne a short time later and took her into custody.
She is being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.
