East Chicago, Indiana – A 54-year-old woman was arrested after an alleged child abuse investigation at a local elementary school.
According to the East Chicago Police Department, officers were dispatched to Lincoln Elementary School on Feb. 12 after a teacher observed signs of possible abuse involving an 8-year-old student. School staff immediately notified administration and security, and the school nurse documented multiple visible injuries across the child’s body, police said.
The Indiana Department of Child Services and the department’s Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and launched an investigation.
Police said a State of Indiana search warrant was executed Friday morning at a residence in the 4900 block of Euclid Avenue in connection with the case.
As a result of the investigation, Consuelo A. Haliburton, 54, of East Chicago, who is identified as the child’s adoptive mother, was taken into custody without incident. She is currently being held at the East Chicago Police Department jail pending formal charges.
Authorities allege the injuries are connected to ongoing abuse. The investigation remains active, and no additional details have been released.
Police commended school staff for their swift action and cooperation during the initial response.
The case may be of particular concern to local parents, students and school employees as the investigation continues.
All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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