Pueblo West woman arrested for child abuse

PUEBLO, Colorado – Detectives with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 38-year-old Samantha Kimberly for child abuse of her two children, one of whom suffered life-threatening injuries.

Kimberly was arrested Saturday night on charges of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, as well as a second charge of child abuse resulting from the injuries to her two sons, ages 3 and 14.

The three-year-old is currently in a Colorado Springs hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 14-year-old’s injuries were treated at a local hospital.

On Saturday, June 8, at around 5:00 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in Pueblo West for a report of a three-year-old boy who was unconscious and making unusual breathing noises.

When officers arrived at the scene, medical personnel were caring for the child, who had visible injuries on his body.

The child was taken to a hospital by ambulance and later flown to a hospital in Colorado Springs.

The 14-year-old had visible injuries and was taken to a local hospital. He was turned over to the Department of Human Services.

After being questioned by detectives, Kimberly was arrested and taken to the Pueblo County Jail.

She may face further charges at a later date.
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