Police Charge Foley Woman With Torture and Willful Abuse of a Child
OBA Staff • May 29, 2025
Children placed with family members after authorities step in
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A parent in Foley is facing a serious charge after police looked into a report from a local school. A School Resource Officer was told about possible child abuse on April 24, 2025. After further investigation, police say a child was harmed by a parent.
Detectives assigned to the case found that Alexis Sandrea Smith, 31, had used extreme discipline on her child. The incident happened in the 1800 block of Airport Road in Foley. The Department of Human Resources stepped in to help the children involved.
Officials created a safety plan for the children. They have been placed with relatives to make sure they are protected. The case is still being reviewed by authorities.
Smith is now facing a felony charge of Torture or Willful Abuse of a Child. This charge is considered a Class C felony under Alabama law.
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