Canton Woman Faces Felony Charges in Park Assault

Destany Scott, a 20-year-old woman from Canton, Ohio, faces multiple felony charges, including felonious assault, aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct, after allegedly attacking an 11-year-old girl at a public park on April 18 by repeatedly slamming the child's head against a metal slide. During the incident, Scott reportedly told the victim's mother, Paige Dishong, that she hoped the child would die. Police responded to the scene, detained Scott, and obtained video evidence of the assault. An altercation during Scott's arrest led to Dishong being charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing official business. Both Scott and Dishong have upcoming court appearances related to the case. The investigation is ongoing and further details may emerge as proceedings continue.