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A York police officer raped a 13-month-old girl while he was bathing her over the weekend in a Dauphin County home, police wrote in court documents.
The baby’s Halifax daycare center called Pennsylvania State Police on Monday requesting a welfare check after the girl was dropped off with “severe bruising” on her face and head, and wounds that left her unable to put pressure on her left foot, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Medical professionals later discovered the baby had a broken leg in addition to the bruising, and showed signs of having been raped.
The alleged crimes, State Police say, happened from April 11 to April 15 in Elizabethville Borough and in Springettsbury Township, York County. According to Troopers, they got a report of severe bruising to the child after they were dropped off at daycare.
The victim’s mother told State Police the child suffered the injuries from a hard fall during bath time. State Police say the mother “went on to provide implausible explanations for several other injuries to the victim’s body” including that bruising was caused by the family dog.
State Police say Cugini was identified and interviewed as a potential suspect. During his interview, State Police say Cugini initially denied giving care to the child, but went on to say he changed “a few diapers” and gave the victim a bath, at which point there was an accident in the bathroom.
Troopers say text messages later showed Cugini acknowledging his responsibility for the victim’s bruising.
According to State Police, the victim’s mother also disclosed that Cugini had locked himself in the bathroom with the child and that she could hear crying and loud noises coming from the room.
State Police say their investigation into Cugini is ongoing. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 1.
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The baby’s Halifax daycare center called Pennsylvania State Police on Monday requesting a welfare check after the girl was dropped off with “severe bruising” on her face and head, and wounds that left her unable to put pressure on her left foot, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Medical professionals later discovered the baby had a broken leg in addition to the bruising, and showed signs of having been raped.
The alleged crimes, State Police say, happened from April 11 to April 15 in Elizabethville Borough and in Springettsbury Township, York County. According to Troopers, they got a report of severe bruising to the child after they were dropped off at daycare.
The victim’s mother told State Police the child suffered the injuries from a hard fall during bath time. State Police say the mother “went on to provide implausible explanations for several other injuries to the victim’s body” including that bruising was caused by the family dog.
State Police say Cugini was identified and interviewed as a potential suspect. During his interview, State Police say Cugini initially denied giving care to the child, but went on to say he changed “a few diapers” and gave the victim a bath, at which point there was an accident in the bathroom.
Troopers say text messages later showed Cugini acknowledging his responsibility for the victim’s bruising.
According to State Police, the victim’s mother also disclosed that Cugini had locked himself in the bathroom with the child and that she could hear crying and loud noises coming from the room.
State Police say their investigation into Cugini is ongoing. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 1.
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York City officer accused of raping, injuring child
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)–A York City Police officer has been suspended and is facing charges after being accused of raping and seriously injuring a toddler, according to State Police. Steve…
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Daycare worker alerted authorities to 13-month-old's alleged abuse: police
A daycare worker alerted authorities to the injuries of a 13-month-old girl that led to felony charges against a York City police officer.
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