A Greenville woman was arrested Friday and charged with attempted first-degree murder after trying to drown her 6-year-old son in a bathtub, police said.

Shaquia Powell, 25, of 304 Paige Drive, remained in the Pitt County Detention Center under no bond. The incident occurred about 12:30 p.m. at her home. Officers were called to the home to investigate a report of child abuse, a news release issued Sunday said.

According to reports, Powell contacted a neighbor and told him about the attempt, the release said. The neighbor in turn contacted police and also contacted members of Powell’s extended family.

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