A disturbing child case in Florida has led to the arrest of a babysitter after an infant was found with serious facial bruising. Authorities say the injuries appeared consistent with a slap, raising immediate concerns from the child’s parents and medical professionals. The incident is now under investigation as police examine what happened while the baby was in the babysitter’s care.
Florida Babysitter Arrested After Infant Found With Slap-Like Bruises
A 30-year-old woman, Viviana Ortiz-Lopez, has been arrested after authorities said an infant suffered facial injuries while in her care.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Ortiz-Lopez is charged with child abuse without great bodily harm.
Investigators said the infant girl was found with noticeable bruising on her face, including marks that appeared to match a slap.
Parents Noticed Injuries After Picking Up Baby
The child’s parents reportedly dropped the infant off at the babysitter’s home around 8 a.m. in the 1300 block of SE 41st Court in Summerfield…