Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Charges against former daycare worker reach 67

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The number of criminal charges against a former daycare employee accused of sexually abusing and taking explicit images of children continues to grow.

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MLive
Former daycare worker to stand trial on 44 charges involving at least 15 children (opens MLive)
Published Oct 15, 2026
MLive's feed description
The cases against Austin Hapner include allegations that he used his position to abuse children at two Kent County childcare facilities and distribute explicit images online.
WOOD TV8
Charges against former daycare worker reach 67 (opens WOOD TV8)
Published Oct 15, 2026
WOOD TV8's feed description
The number of criminal charges against a former daycare employee accused of sexually abusing and taking explicit images of children continues to grow.