Southern California caretaker arrested after toddler found injured, unresponsive

A caretaker was arrested Monday after a toddler was found unresponsive at a home in San Bernardino County.

The suspect was identified as Sarah Cabana, 49, according to Chino city officials.

On Dec. 9, police responded to reports of a 3-year-old child who was unresponsive on the 8000 block of Meridian Street in Chino shortly before 2 p.m.

The child was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Upon investigating, detectives discovered evidence of physical abuse that the child’s caretaker, Cabana, allegedly committed, police said.

Cabana was arrested on felony child abuse charges and transported to the West Valley Detention Center.

No further details were released as the investigation remains ongoing. Police said detectives will follow up on additional leads.

Anyone with information on the case is urged to call Detective Franklin Ike at 909-334-3035.

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