LABELLE --A LaBelle woman has been accused of abusing an infant in connection with a case from 2020.

On Feb.11, 2022, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Detectives placed 23-year-old, Breice Sharonann Henley under arrest for charges of aggravated child abuse.

 On Friday, July 24, 2020 Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the residence at 435 Calhoun Street, in LaBelle.  It was discovered that during the prior evening hours, an infant in the home became lethargic, unresponsive and appeared to be experiencing seizures.  Adults in the home called 911 and the child was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.

 HCSO Detectives began an extensive investigation.  After interviewing those concerned, along with additional information received from medical professionals; it was determined that the child was suffering from severe head trauma.  At the conclusion of the investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for Henley for the charges of aggravated child abuse.  

 At this time Henley is currently being held in the Hendry County Jail on $150,000.00 bond.