Tana Perkins Reneau Child Abuse Case (Washington State)

Developing StoryLast updated APR 19
SUMMARY

Tana Perkins Reneau's trial for 11 felony child abuse charges, including four counts of second-degree child assault and three counts of child rape, has been delayed for the twelfth time as of April 19, 2026, in Whatcom County Superior Court, Washington. As of April 19, 2026: The trial is now specifically scheduled for September 15, 2025, after being postponed due to the defense needing more witness interviews and a change in the prosecuting attorney. Reneau was arrested on June 2, 2023, and released on a $500,000 bond on June 10, 2023, pleading not guilty to all charges on June 16, 2023. In a separate matter, Reneau paid a $100 civil penalty in February 2024 for failing to disclose campaign contributions and expenditures during the 2023 primary election cycle.

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April 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Tana Perkins Reneau's trial for child abuse charges has been delayed for the 12th time as of May 27, 2025.

    Tana Perkins Reneau's trial for child abuse charges has been delayed for the 12th time as of May 27, 2025. Her defense attorney cited the need for more witness interviews and a change in the prosecuting attorney as reasons for the postponement.

  2. Tana Perkins Reneau paid a $100 civil penalty in February 2024 for failing to disclose campaign contributions and expenditures during the 2023 primary election cycle.

    Tana Perkins Reneau paid a $100 civil penalty in February 2024 for failing to disclose campaign contributions and expenditures during the 2023 primary election cycle. This action is separate from the child abuse case she is currently facing.

August 2025 — 2 developments

  1. Tana Perkins Reneau's trial for child abuse charges is now specifically scheduled for September 15.

    Tana Perkins Reneau's trial for child abuse charges is now specifically scheduled for September 15.

  2. Tana Perkins Reneau's trial, which has been repeatedly delayed, is now scheduled to take place in the fall of 2025.

    Tana Perkins Reneau's trial, which has been repeatedly delayed, is now scheduled to take place in the fall of 2025.

May 2025 — 1 developments

  1. The trial of Tana Perkins Reneau, accused of torturing and sexually assaulting four children, has been postponed for the twelfth time in Whatcom County Superior Court.

    The trial of Tana Perkins Reneau, accused of torturing and sexually assaulting four children, has been postponed for the twelfth time in Whatcom County Superior Court.

December 2023 — 1 developments

  1. Tana Perkins Reneau's jury trial has been rescheduled until early spring 2024.

    Tana Perkins Reneau's jury trial has been rescheduled until early spring 2024. Probable cause documents released by Whatcom County Superior Court detail the alleged physical and sexual abuse of four children, leading to Reneau's arrest on June 2, 2023.

June 2023 — 4 developments

  2. Reneau is released from Whatcom County Jail after posting a $500,000 bond.

    Reneau is released from Whatcom County Jail after posting a $500,000 bond. A no-contact order is put in place between her and the children.

  3. Reneau is formally charged in Whatcom County Superior Court with 11 felonies, including four counts …

    Reneau is formally charged in Whatcom County Superior Court with 11 felonies, including four counts of second-degree child assault (domestic violence), one count of first-degree child rape (domestic violence), one count of second-degree child rape (domestic violence), one count of third-degree child rape (domestic violence), and one count of second-degree assault (domestic violence). Aggravating factors are included, potentially leading to an exceptional prison sentence.

  4. Tana Perkins Reneau is arrested and booked into Whatcom County Jail on suspicion of child rape, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

    Tana Perkins Reneau is arrested and booked into Whatcom County Jail on suspicion of child rape, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

May 2023 — 1 developments

  1. Child Protective Services reports the alleged child abuse to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, initiating an investigation.

    Child Protective Services reports the alleged child abuse to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, initiating an investigation.

January 2020 — 1 developments

  1. Alleged abuse of four children by Tana Perkins Reneau begins, continuing through May 2023.

    Alleged abuse of four children by Tana Perkins Reneau begins, continuing through May 2023. The abuse included physical assaults with household items, forced sleeping arrangements, and sexual assaults. Three of the four children are Black, and Reneau, who is white, is accused of calling them racial slurs.