Lake Charles, LA – On November 14, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to a local hospital about a 17-month-old child being treated for a brain bleed. The child was transported to a hospital out of town, at which time it was learned the child also sustained a skull fracture.
During the investigation, detectives spoke with Logan R. Gauthier, 25, Sulphur. Gauthier initially gave detectives conflicting stories on how the child sustained the injuries. He later advised detectives he was responsible for causing the injuries.
On November 21, a warrant signed by Judge Tony Fazzio was issued for Gauthier’s arrest. He later turned himself in, was arrested, booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, and charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles. His bond is set at $225,000.
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