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Illinois State Police Make Arrest for Aggravated Battery to a Child
ULLIN – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announce the arrest of 29-year-old Keisha D. Cullum from Elizabethtown, IL, for Aggravated Battery to a Child.
On October 19, 2022 at approximately 11:42 p.m., ISP DCI Zone 7 Agents were requested by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the severe injuries of a 6-month-old child. A thorough investigation was conducted by ISP Zone 7 Agents and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) revealed a second child in the home had similar injuries which were indicative of abuse.
Keisha D. Cullum (F/29). Photo submitted by Illinois State Police.
On October 27, 2022, the Hardin County State’s Attorney issued an arrest warrant for Cullum. St. Louis Metro Police assisted the Illinois State Police with the arrest. Cullum was charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Battery to a Child and is currently being held on a bond set at $2,000,000.00, 10% to apply.
The investigation is open and on-going with no additional information being released at this time.
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