A woman is accused of causing serious bodily harm to a 6-month-old child and violence against a second child | Main stories
ULIN, Ill. (WAND) – An Elizabethtown woman is accused of seriously injuring a 6-month-old baby and abusing a second child.
The Illinois State Police Criminal Investigation Division has announced the arrest of 29-year-old Keisha D. Cullum for aggravated battery of a child.
Shortly before midnight on Oct. 19, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office requested ISP DCI Zone 7 agents to investigate the serious injuries of a 6-month-old baby. ISP Zone 7 agents conducted a thorough investigation and the Department of Children and Family Services revealed that a second child in the home had similar injuries that indicated abuse.
On Oct. 27, the Hardin County State’s Attorney issued a warrant for Callum’s arrest.
St. Louis Metro Police assisted Illinois State Police with the arrest. Callum has been charged with 2 counts of aggravated battery to a child and is currently being held on $2,000,000 bond.
Other details about the alleged violence and injuries have not yet been released.
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