Abbeville mother booked after infant hospitalized for several injuries

An Abbeville mother faces numerous charges related to severe injuries that her infant suffered.
​On May 2, at approximately 7 p.m. officers with the Abbeville Police Department received a call from the Louisiana Office of Child Services regarding possible child abuse. Detectives traveled to an area hospital to meet with the complainant.
​During the investigation it was learned that an infant was in the hospital for several extensive injuries, including broken bones and head injuries. After interviewing several persons, officers arrested the mother of the child, 26-year-old Kassidy McGee of Abbeville, for 2nd Degree Cruelty to a Juvenile and Illegal Use of Controlled Dangerous Drugs in the Presence of a Juvenile.
Kassidy was transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, where she was also booked on unrelated Contempt of Court warrants. The infant child is still in an area hospital and is listed in Critical Condition.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who may have any information regarding any crime, to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous.
Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.