Penn. Police Officer Accused of Raping and Physically Abusing 13-Month-Old Child

The investigation showed that the young child "suffered broken bones, severe bruising, and was the victim of sexual violence," according to a press release

A 13-month-old child was allegedly raped and physically abused by a Pennsylvania police offer.

Steven Kyle Cugini, a member of the York City Police Department, was arrested without incident on Tuesday, April 16, following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, Lykens Station, and Lykens Criminal Investigation Unit.

According to a press release from state police, the investigation into Cugini, 28, began after officers received a report of "severe bruising to a 13-month-old child."

Following the alleged crime that police say happened somewhere between April 11 and April 15, the toddler was transported to the Hershey Medical Center, where her injuries were evaluated by Pennsylvania State Police officers and the Dauphin County Child Abuse Team.

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The investigation showed that the baby, identified as a female, "suffered broken bones, severe bruising, and was the victim of sexual violence," according to the press release.

WHP-TV reported, citing charging documents, that Cugini first blamed the toddlers' injuries "on diaper rash, a fall, and the family dog." After being questioned by police, he allegedly admitted that injuries occurred while the child was alone under his care, according to the outlet.

Cugini was arrested on charges that include rape and aggravated indecent assault, per WHP-TV, WHTM-TV, and the York Daily Record. He is being held at Dauphin County Jail on $200,000 bail.

After reports of the arrest surfaced, York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow issued a statement confirming that Cugini is a member of their department.

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"It has come to our attention, a member of this department was arrested for an incident of alleged misconduct and criminal behavior, occurring in Dauphin County," his statement read. "Per our protocol the individual has been immediately suspended as the investigation continues and the City looks to take the appropriate action."

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His statement continued, "As everyone knows, I will always be the first to fight and advocate for our people; but they also know (1) how I feel about kids, and (2) that I hold my Officers to the highest of standards (when it comes to representing this Department and engaging with the community)..."

The commissioner said he would be "the first to take swift and definitive action" if the "allegations are founded."

If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

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