New Jersey couple accused of abusing, confining child in dog crate and bathroom for years

A Gloucester Township, New Jersey, couple has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home for years, according to the Camden County prosecutor and police.

Branndon Mosley, 41, and Brenda Spencer, 38, were arrested Sunday and charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and other offenses, prosecutors said. Mosley was also charged with aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault.

The victim, who is now 18, escaped from the home on Thursday, May 8, with help from a neighbor, and police were notified two days later of the alleged abuse, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said. Mosley and Spencer were then arrested on May 11.