PRICHARD, Ala. — A Prichard mother is facing a child endangerment charge after authorities said her infant was found with broken bones.
Prichard police identified the suspect as Ardenesa O’Neal, 36, who is charged with endangering a child.
According to police, neighbors called after hearing a baby crying inside a nearby home. When officers arrived, they requested a detective from the Child Advocacy Center to assist with the investigation.
The seven-month-old baby was found crying and taken to USA Women’s & Children’s Hospital for evaluation, where officials said examinations revealed broken bones.
The case remains under investigation as authorities determine the full circumstances of the child’s injuries.