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‘Baby Jessica’ Jessica McClure Arrested in Texas on Family-Violence Assault Charge

Authorities have shared only basic booking details pending an arrest affidavit expected within 10 days.

Overview

  • Deputies with the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, who responded around 10 p.m. Saturday, took the 40-year-old into custody at her Midland home after a reported domestic disturbance.
  • Arrest records show she was booked on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving family violence and later released from the county detention center after posting bond, with the amount not disclosed.
  • Sgt. T. Gray said no other details will be released at this time, and officials confirmed the investigation remains active.
  • The offense is listed as a Class A misdemeanor in Texas, which can carry up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine depending on the case.
  • Public interest is high because McClure became widely known as “Baby Jessica” after a 58-hour rescue from a 22-foot well in Midland in 1987 that was broadcast nationwide.