Woman Arrested for Alleged Child Endangerment in Geneva

Evelinda A. Sapp accused of throwing bleach-like substance at young child

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:08am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a plastic cup with a bleach-like liquid spilled on a dark surface, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic without any text or identifiable elements.A recent incident of alleged child endangerment in Geneva has raised concerns about safety and supervision in the community.Geneva Today

A 62-year-old woman named Evelinda A. Sapp was arrested by the Geneva Police Department on Friday morning and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. Police allege that Sapp recklessly threw a cup of bleach-like material at a child under the age of 5, causing the child to have breathing difficulties.

Why it matters

Child endangerment cases involving alleged reckless or abusive behavior towards minors are taken very seriously by law enforcement and the judicial system, as they can have severe impacts on a child's physical and emotional well-being. This incident has raised concerns about safety and supervision in the Courtyard Apartments neighborhood of Geneva.

The details

According to the police, the incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Friday at the Courtyard Apartments in Geneva. Sapp was taken into custody at the scene. The young child was examined by Finger Lakes Ambulance personnel and released. Sapp was processed at the Geneva Police Department and transported to the Ontario County Jail for arraignment, but was later released without bail and is scheduled to appear in City of Geneva Criminal Court at a later date.

  • The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2026.
  • Sapp was arrested and processed by the Geneva Police Department on the same day, March 31, 2026.
  • Sapp is scheduled to appear in City of Geneva Criminal Court at a later date.

The players

Evelinda A. Sapp

A 62-year-old woman from Geneva, New York who was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.

Geneva Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Sapp and is investigating the incident.

Finger Lakes Ambulance

The emergency medical service that examined the young child at the scene.

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What’s next

Sapp is scheduled to appear in City of Geneva Criminal Court at a later date to face the child endangerment charge.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children in the community, and the swift action taken by the Geneva Police Department to address allegations of reckless behavior that could endanger a young child.