Authorities: Woman Ties Child to Urine-Soaked Mattress

A 26-year-old Land O’ Lakes woman was arrested on a child abuse charge after twice tying up a 3-year-old to a urine-soaked mattress, authorities say.

Amanda Nicole Greenwood, of Longshore Drive, was taken into custody Sunday, July 14 after her girlfriend reported the situation, according to a Pasco County Sheriff’s Office report.

The report states Greenwood tied the youngster, who was in urine-soaked pants, to the soiled bed by his ankle. The second time the child was allegedly tied to the bed by his chest.

Greenwood later told authorities she tied the 3-year-old to the bed but denied that the mattress was soaked with urine. She was taken to Land O' Lakes Jail where she remained Tuesday on $1,500 bail.