A mother is arrested after doctors find her 2-year-old daughter severely malnourished 
DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 8, 2018
INCIDENT: PC 273a(a); Willful Cruelty to a Child
LOCATION: City of Hesperia
VICTIM: 2-year-old female
SUSPECT: Chelsea Price, age 25 a resident of Hesperia
SUMMARY:
On October 31, 2017, Chelsea Price took her 2-year-old daughter to the pediatrician for a medical appointment. The victim was found to be emaciated and severely malnourished. Subsequently, the victim was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) for extensive treatment and hospitalization. Forensic Pediatricians from Loma Linda University Medical Center examined the victim and concluded her medical condition is a result of severe neglect and malnourishment.
Following an extensive investigation and collaboration with Forensic Pediatricians from LLUMC, Price was arrested on February 8, 2018. She was booked into the Adelanto Detention Center for PC 273a(a); Willful Cruelty to a Child and bail was set for $100,000.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective MJ Higgins (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
Refer: Detective MJ Higgins, Crimes Against Children Detail
Station: Specialized Investigation Division
Case No. DR#191708652 C#2017-161
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700