Omaha, NE - A 22-year-old mother is in trouble after police find scars on her 5-year-old's legs, buttocks, and back.

Lachya Robinson was ticketed for child abuse after officers found a large bruise on the back of the boy's neck. When they checked her out further, they found numerous scars.

Police reports say she admitted to using a belt to hit the child. They also say the mother's 5-foot-7 and 320 pounds.

Reported by Kathy Sarantos Niver, kathy@action3news.com