Baton Rouge mother arrested, accused of cruelty to juveniles

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department was called to the Dufrocq Elementary School on April 29, 2026, after a 7-year-old girl was found with bruises on his legs, arms, and face.

The investigation led to Shaunquell Hudson, 28, of Baton Rouge, being charged with cruelty to juveniles.

The girl stated her injuries came from her mother, BRPD said. The 7-year-old said her mother whooped her with a belt for stealing a popsicle and a fruit cup, according to the affidavit…

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