Couple Arraigned On Endangerment Charges

A Canonsburg couple that were acting as caretakers to a four year old child will face trial for child endangerment. Jessica Powell, 30 and Maceo Williams, 46 had aggravated assault simple assault charges dismissed at their preliminary hearing. According to police they were called by Williams reporting that the child was in need of stitches. The child was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital where they received 25 stitches. Doctors indicated that the incident was consistent with child abuse. Both were formally arraigned on Friday.