Police in Shepherdsville arrested two adults Thursday in connection with the alleged abuse of a two-month-old child.
The child was medically examined at Norton Children’s Hospital for possible abuse, according to Shepherdsville Police. During that evaluation, hospital staff reportedly discovered several serious injuries including a hole in the baby’s esophagus, facial bruising and a spinal injury. They described the injuries to be “inflicted physical abuse”
Brandon Meyer, 24, was arrested on one count of first-degree criminal abuse (Child 12 or under) and one count of second-degree assault. Police believe Meyer is the boyfriend of the baby’s mother, 19 year-old Amber Sickles.
Sickles was arrested on one count of first-degree criminal abuse.
Source: WAVE
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