FROM POLICE REPORTS
Malicious Wounding | Felony Child Neglect – On September 13th at 12:38PM, police responded to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located at 2300 Opitz Blvd in Woodbridge for an unconscious baby. Family members brought the victim, a 5 month old baby girl, to the hospital because she became unresponsive.
Upon further investigation, detectives from the Physical Abuse Unit learned that the victim had sustained internal injuries consistent with abuse while with the accused, a family member, at her address in the 18100 block of Purvis Dr in Triangle (22172).
The investigation revealed that earlier that morning, the accused was attempting to get the victim to sleep. The victim began to cry, at which point, the accused squeezed the victim tightly several times and forcibly put the victim back into her bed.
The victim became unresponsive later in the day while with other family members. The victim remains in critical condition at an area hospital. Following an investigation, the accused was subsequently charged.
Arrested:
Monique Diane COACHMAN, 20, of the 18100 block of Purvis Dr in Triangle
Charged with aggravated malicious wounding and felony child abuse
Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond
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