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Woman accused of kidnapping 2 girls faked her own pregnancy, sheriff says
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Ashlyn Webb, Courtney Martinez , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 19, 2026
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Key points More details on the case can be found through Channel 2 Action News. Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson confirmed the new charge, which will be pursued in addition to the existing allegations against Brown.
A woman accused of kidnapping two sisters will face additional charges. Lakesha Brown is expected to be charged with a misdemeanor obstruction charge for faking her own pregnancy. This new charge is unrelated to the kidnapping allegations.
Brown was previously arrested after being found with the two kidnapped children inside a trailer. The details of the incident are still emerging, with further information available from the incident report.
Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson confirmed the new charge, which will be pursued in addition to the existing allegations against Brown. More details on the case can be found through Channel 2 Action News.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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