2/10/15, CUSI press release: Aggravated Domestic Assault/Cruelty to a Child
On 02-09-15 the Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations (CUSI) received a report of an unresponsive child that had been transported to the UVM Medical Center for treatment. CUSI, along with the VT Dept. of Children and Families, conducted an investigation that revealed that the 3 week old victim sustained life threatening injuries as a result of being “shaken” by his mother Desiree George.
The 3 week old victim is currently in critical condition at the UVM medical center. The mother of the victim was arrested and charged as an adult with “Aggravated Domestic Assault” as well as “Cruelty to a child under 10 by one over 16”. Desiree George was ordered held without bail and lodged at the Woodside juvenile facility due to her age. George is due in court on 02-10-15 at 10am. No further information will be released until after the arraignment.
Address/Location
Burlington, VT Police Department
1 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 802-658-2704