A news announcement said the small youngster “suffered broken bones, severe bruising, and was the victim of sexual violence.” by York City Police Steven Kyle Cugini.
A Pennsylvania police offer physically mistreated and sexually assaulted a 13-month-old toddler.
Following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police Lykens Station, Lykens Criminal Investigation Unit, Steven Kyle Cugini, a York City Police Department officer, was arrested without incident on Tuesday, April 16.
A state police press release claims that following reports of “severe bruising to a 13-month-old child,” the investigation on Steven Kyle Cugini, 28 started.
Following the claimed crime reported between April 11 and April 15, the youngster was taken to the Hershey Medical Centre where Pennsylvania State Police officials and the Dauphin County Child Abuse Team assessed her injuries.
The news announcement states that the baby, identified as a female, “suffered broken bones, severe bruising, and was the victim of sexual violence.”
Steven Kyle Cugini first blamed the toddlers’ injuries “on diaper rash, a fall and the family dog,” WHP-TV said citing charge records. Following police questioning, he reportedly admitted—in front of the outlet—that injuries happened while the child was alone under his care.
Per WHP-TV, WHTM-TV, and the York Daily Record, Steven Kyle Cugini was detained on allegations including rape and aggravated indecent abuse. He is being housed on $200,000 bail at Dauphin County Jail.
Following rumours of the arrest, York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow released a statement verifying Steven Kyle Cugini’s membership in their agency.
“It has come to our attention, a member of this department was arrested for an incident of alleged misconduct and criminal behaviour, occurring in Dauphin County,” his comment said. “Per our protocol the person has been immediately suspended as the investigation continues and the City looks to take the appropriate action.”
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