A 5-month-old infant was hospitalized with a fractured skull and other serious injuries last week after being allegedly struck by an adult woman during a domestic dispute in Fort Pierce, Florida.
The incident unfolded on Thursday, October 16, around 10:56 a.m. when a detective from the Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) alerted the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLSCO) that the baby had been taken to a local hospital with “serious injuries,” according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
Medical examinations revealed the infant had sustained a fractured skull and bruising to an arm and a leg.
Investigation Details and Arrest
Det. P. Taylor with the sheriff’s office investigated the incident and determined that the injuries occurred during a domestic altercation. The confrontation reportedly involved the suspect, Georgeina Hayes, 38, and another adult woman.
According to the LSCO, the dispute escalated when Hayes allegedly attempted to strangle the other woman. The victim managed to break free, grabbed the infant, and attempted to take refuge in a bedroom.
“As she tried to close the door, Hayes began throwing punches, several of which struck the five-month-old infant. The blows resulted in the injuries to the infant,” the SLSCO stated.
Hayes was subsequently arrested and booked into the St. Lucie County Jail. She faces charges of battery by strangulation (domestic) and aggravated child abuse. Her bond has been set at $55,000. It is currently unclear what the relationship is between Hayes, the other adult woman, and the injured child. Details regarding the infant’s current medical condition have not been released.
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office thanked the FPPD for its coordination and reaffirmed its commitment, stating it “remains committed to pursuing justice for the most vulnerable members of our community.”
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