LAKE CITY, Fla. – A Lake City daycare worker is facing aggravated child abuse charges after an infant was found unresponsive at a local childcare facility in April.
The Lake City Police Department responded to Wee Care Too, located at 162 NW Gwen Lake Ave., on Monday, April 20, around 2:30 p.m. after reports of an unresponsive infant. The infant’s current condition is unknown at this time.
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Emergency medics provided immediate assistance to the child on scene, and the infant was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said.
Detectives determined in the investigation that Alyssa Thompson, 30, an employee of Wee Care Too, physically abused the infant, resulting in severe injuries, according to police.
Thompson was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse. She has since been fired from the daycare facility.
“This is a deeply disturbing case. Our thoughts are with the child and their family. We are committed to thoroughly investigating incidents like this and ensuring that those responsible are held fully accountable,” Police Chief Gerald Butler said.
Wee Care Too is cooperating with detectives, according to police. The case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lake City Police Department at 386-752-4343, the LCPD TIPS line at 386-719-2068 or Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at 386-754-7099.