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Babysitter slaps infant, causing serious injuries and brain bleed

Fort Wayne, IN An infant sustained serious injuries after a babysitter allegedly slapped and backhanded the child. Emily Duran, 27, faces charges of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury and battery to a child under 14 that resulted in serious bodily injury.

Police responded to a local hospital on December 11 after receiving a report about an injured infant. The incident is said to have occurred in the 100 block of West Superior Street earlier that day.

The parents had left their 7-month-old son with Duran shortly before 7 a.m. They reported that the child appeared well when they departed. Upon returning home around 5 p.m., the parents noticed “deep purple bruising” on the child’s face.

Duran sent a text to one of the parents claiming the boy had fallen. In a later recorded conversation, she stated the child’s injury occurred when he fell off a bench at a park.

Concerned about the injuries, the parents took their son to the hospital. Doctors later diagnosed the child with a brain bleed and determined that the injuries were the result of abuse.

Medical experts reported that the injuries could not have occurred accidentally. They stated that the extent and nature of the injuries indicated that they were inflicted.

Police located Duran later in the week for questioning. After being read her rights, she allegedly admitted to slapping the boy “as hard as you would slap an adult.”

Duran was taken to the Allen County Jail, where she posted bond. She is scheduled for a court hearing on January 12.

Fort Wayne man charged with girlfriend’s death from fentanyl

Fort Wayne, IN – A man faces charges in connection with the death of his girlfriend, who allegedly died after receiving a fatal dose of fentanyl. Jeremy Duvall, 45, has been charged with dealing a controlled substance resulting in death.

The incident reportedly occurred on June 27. Duvall claims he found Keana Swafford, 29, face down on the floor after falling asleep while she was smoking fentanyl.

Emergency responders pronounced Swafford dead at the scene. Duvall, believed to have been dealing drugs at the time, hesitated before calling for help, leading to his eventual arrest a month later for felony narcotics possession.

During police questioning, Duvall reportedly made an incriminating remark, saying, “It is kinda like my fault.” He has remained in custody since his arrest.

Messages found on Duvall’s phone indicated his guilt regarding Swafford’s death. In one message, he expressed deep regret and stated he would give his life for hers.

Duvall had an initial hearing for the charges on Friday and is scheduled for another court appearance on November 26. Swafford is survived by three children and is remembered as having a vibrant personality.