(PUEBLO WEST, Colo.) — A Pueblo West woman was arrested on Wednesday, June 12, after a 5-year-old had to be taken to the hospital for injuries sustained while in the woman’s care.
According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), deputies responded on Wednesday afternoon to a home in Pueblo West on a report of possible child abuse. When they arrived, deputies found evidence of abuse on a 5-year-old who had been in the care of Susan Davidson at the time.
PCSO said the child was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries before being released to a parent. After deputies questioned Davidson and other children in the home, Davidson was arrested for Second Degree Assault and Child Abuse.
PCSO said the other children in the home were unharmed and have been placed with family. Davidson is due in Pueblo County Court on June 20.
PCSO said this is the latest in a string of child abuse cases in Pueblo County, and the third arrest made by PCSO deputies in five days. On June 8, Samantha Kimberly was arrested in connection to a child abuse case involving her two sons, a 3-year-old and a 14-year-old. The 3-year-old died at a Colorado Springs hospital from his injuries. A second woman, Brittany Farmer, was also arrested in connection to the same case.
“This has been a very tough week for our agency and this community as a result of these two very disturbing incidents involving the abuse of children,” said Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero. “We believe these are isolated incidents and not a trend currently facing our community. However, we would like to remind people that if they are stressed or struggling to call for help and reach out to resources in the community to avoid getting into an abusive situation. We don’t want to see another child in our community affected by abuse.”
If you are concerned for a child’s wellbeing, see evidence of abuse or witness a child being harmed, PCSO asks that you report it. If it is a life-threatening situation call 911 immediately, otherwise you can call the following non-emergent numbers: PCSO (719) 583-6250; Pueblo Police Department (719) 553-2502; Pueblo 24 Hour Reporting Line (719) 583-6901; Colorado Abuse Reporting Line 1-844-264-5437.
