Full Notification

DATE/TIME:             Friday, June 15, 2018
 
INCIDENT:                PC 273a(a) Willful Cruelty to a Child
                       
LOCATION:               The city of Fort Irwin in San Bernardino County  
 
VICTIM:                     Five-month-old female
 
SUSPECT:                 Caitlin Danielle Hourston, 22-year-old resident of Fort Irwin
           
BAIL AMOUNT:        $100,000
 
SUMMARY:
 
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, the victim’s mother took her to Weed Army Community Hospital Emergency Department in Fort Irwin for an unexplained injury to her left thigh.  Upon medical examination, the victim was found to have a fracture to her left femur and was transferred to Loma Linda University Medical Center.  Forensic Pediatricians from LLUMC examined the victim and discovered the victim also had a subdural hematoma.  All of the vicitm’s injuries were consistent with suspected child abuse.  Caitlin Hourston babysat the victim and other children in an unlicensed daycare in Fort Irwin.  On Friday, June 15, 2018, Hourston was arrested for PC 273a(a), she was booked at Central Detention Center in San Bernardino and her bail was set for $100,000.
 
Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are releasing Hourston’s booking photograph. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective Lisa Guerra (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463). 
 
Refer:          Detective Lisa Guerra, Crimes Against Children Detail
 
Station:       Specialized Investigation Division
 
Case No.   DR #081800847
   
Phone No.     (909) 387-3615
                
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department