Babysitter arrested after toddler suffers second and third-degree burns, authorities say
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A babysitter is in jail after a 1-year-old girl in her care suffered second and third-degree burns, according to police.
Kimberly Richmond, 52, faces two counts of child endangerment.
Akron Police Lt. Michael Murphy said the child’s mother called them Saturday evening when she picked up her child and noticed burns on her face.
Officers arrived at the home and met the child’s mother, who said she left her daughter in Richmond’s care while she went out of town for a few days.
Akron Police said Richmond did not report the incident or get the child any medical attention
The child was later taken to the hospital with serious physical injuries.
Richmond turned herself in to the police, according to Murphy.
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