Kittanning woman faces charges after police say she dropped newborn baby on head
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Police said they arrested a Kittanning woman who dropped a baby on her head.
Police were dispatched to Oak Avenue on Tuesday for reports of a baby dropped on her head around noon.
Police said Sarah Lugo of Kittanning was responsible for the newborn’s injuries, but she fled the scene while police were investigating.
The baby was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Police did not disclose the extent of the baby’s injuries.
Police issued a felony arrest warrant for Lugo. Around 10 p.m. Tuesday, police said they found Lugo at her address in the 500 block of North Jefferson Street. She had barricaded herself inside the building, according to police.
Less than an hour later, police said they were granted a search warrant and entered the building. Lugo was taken into custody after resisting arrest, police said. She was was taken to Armstrong County Jail.
Lugo has been charged with endangering the welfare of children, flight to avoid apprehension, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.