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Mother charged with child endangerment after baby found in trash can

Keokuk, IA A 28-year-old woman has been charged with child endangerment after the death of her infant son. Jaley Bush was arrested following an incident that left her son, identified as R.S., unresponsive.

On January 27, Bush visited a friend in Keokuk and fell asleep on a bed while her child was nearby. When she awoke, her son was discovered headfirst in a trash can beside the bed.

Keokuk police responded to the home around 2 p.m. and initiated lifesaving measures for R.S. Bush exhibited signs of being under the influence of narcotics, with slurred speech and a stoic demeanor.

Bush reported to police that she had taken a sedative prior to sleeping. She was unsure of the origin of the pills she consumed.

The following day, authorities obtained a search warrant for a blood sample from Bush. Toxicology results showed positive tests for methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.

R.S. was pronounced dead on February 5. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia.

Bush appeared in court for her charges on Tuesday, according to local reports. Keokuk is situated in southeastern Iowa, near the borders of Missouri and Illinois.

Father and mother charged after baby’s femur snapped during diaper change

Fernandina Beach, FL

A Florida couple faces multiple felony charges stemming from an incident involving their six-month-old child. Jasper Shick, 34, and Sarah Rediker, 36, are accused of child abuse and neglect after allegedly inflicting serious injuries on their infant.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced the charges earlier this week. Shick is charged with aggravated child abuse and making false statements to investigators while Rediker faces charges for child neglect and filing a false report.

Police initiated an investigation after the child’s grandmother brought the baby to a local hospital with a broken femur. Medical staff alerted authorities on Monday evening about the serious nature of the injury, which required surgery.

Detectives later interviewed the grandmother, who allowed them to enter her home, where the child and parents reside. Inside the home, police observed a baby crib in a closet, empty alcohol cans in the main bedroom, and accessible marijuana paraphernalia.

The investigation revealed that Shick allegedly squeezed the child during a diaper change around 7 p.m. when the baby became fussy. Shick reportedly knew the child was injured yet chose not to seek medical help.

The child’s grandmother took action after arriving at the home around 10 p.m. and noticing the severity of the situation. It is reported that both Shick and Rediker had consumed alcohol and marijuana prior to the incident.

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper described the case as upsetting, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable children. Following their arrest on Tuesday, Shick and Rediker are being held on $75,000 and $50,000 bond, respectively, with a no-contact order issued against them.

Annapolis man charged after aiming gun at caroling girls

Annapolis, MD A 58-year-old man is facing charges after reportedly pointing a firearm at a group of 12-year-old carolers. The incident occurred on Saturday night around 8:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the 1700 block of Point No Point Drive.

Paul Susie has been charged with first- and second-degree assault along with additional charges. The Anne Arundel County Police Department confirmed the man’s arrest following the confrontation.

Three girls were singing Christmas carols and approached Susie’s home, where one of them knocked on his door to inform him of their activity. Susie allegedly aimed a gun at them from a window inside his residence during this encounter.

Responding officers later arrested Susie, who admitted to drinking alcohol prior to the incident. Police reported that Susie’s front stoop was well-lit at the time.

A .40-caliber Glock handgun, which Susie possessed legally, was recovered at the scene. He has also been charged for handling a handgun while under the influence.