"Baby Jane Doe" - 5 Months - Denver CO

Police say a babysitter bonded out from jail after being arrested for
injuring a 5-month-old infant girl he was watching on Tuesday.
Det. John White with Denver Police says both officers and paramedics
responded to a home at 14th and Clarkson on a report of an injured baby.

"When the officers arrived they discovered a 5-month-old little girl,
who had sustained some pretty significant injuries. The child was taken
to Denver Health Medical Center where she received treatment. As a
result of our investigation, we arrested an individual by the name of
Charles Wheeler," White said.

He says Wheeler is facing of charge of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury.

Denver Police say they cannot discuss what relationship Wheeler has with
the baby and her parents because of the ongoing investigation. They
also would not confirm who lives at the home where Wheeler was watching the baby.

Neighbors said that police were at the home for several hours on
Tuesday. They say a man lives there along with a couple that has two
children, a 3-year-old girl and an infant girl.

White says this case is a tragic reminder to parents to be careful who
they allow to care for their children.

"Know the person that you're asking to babysit your child. In this case,
it's a 5-month-old little girl. Infants need a lot of care, a lot of
attention. If the individual that you choose to have watch your child is
not someone that is patient, has a lot of understanding of what
children are going through, and what their needs are, that could lead to
situations like this," White said.

Along with Denver Police, the Department of Human Services is investigating the incident.

Police say Wheeler will appear in court on June 16.