Jonesboro Woman Charged With Felony Domestic Battering After Child Found Injured in Snow

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A 28-year-old Jonesboro woman has been charged with felony domestic battering and child endangerment after police say her 9-year-old daughter was found injured outside a residence during freezing conditions. Robbreanna Tishawn Franklin is accused of punching her daughter in the face, beating her with a metal bar and a phone charging cable, and kicking her out of the home without proper clothing.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and child abuse in the Jonesboro community. It also raises concerns about the safety and well-being of children during extreme weather conditions when they are left unsupervised and unprotected.

The details

According to the police affidavit, officers responded to a 911 call from Franklin reporting her daughter missing. When they arrived, they found the 9-year-old girl sitting in the snow wearing only an oversized sweatshirt and no shoes. The child told police that Franklin had kicked her out of the residence and instructed her to return later. Officers observed fresh bruising around the child's left eye, as well as bruising on both of her arms. The victim said Franklin had punched her in the face and beaten her with a metal bar from a broken bed frame and a folded phone charging cable.

• On February 1, 2026, police responded to a 911 call from Franklin reporting her daughter missing.
• Franklin's next court date is scheduled for March 20.

What’s next

A mental health evaluation was ordered as a condition of Franklin's release, and her next court date is scheduled for March 20.