Scioto County – Sheriff David Thoroughman states that Detective Jodi Conkel, who is part of the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Special Victim Unit, received a call on Monday, February 20, 2023 from the Portsmouth Police Department. They advised Detective Conkel that they were contacted by a social worker from Nationwide Children’s Hospital about a possible child abuse case.
The social worker from Nationwide Children’s Hospital advised that they had five-week-old twins in their trauma unit which were transferred from Southern Ohio Medical Center. Scioto County Sheriff’s Office Detectives responded to Nationwide Children’s Hospital where they were able to meet and talk with the child abuse trauma team of doctors providing treatment to the twins.
Detectives were advised that one of the twins were taken to Southern Ohio Medical Center for a possible broken arm. The hospital staff observed what appeared to be hemorrhages in both of the twin’s eyes. This injury resulted in both babies being transferred to children’s hospital.
Detectives learned of multiple non-accidental injuries to both babies. These injuries include eye hemorrhages, multiple broken bones in their legs and arms, multiple rib fractures, abrasions to the face to include a black eye and bruising. As a result of these injuries Scioto County Children Services were notified and responded to Children’s Hospital and removed custody from the parents.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated detectives spoke with family members and witnesses. Afterwards the parents of the twins were brought to the Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 for interviews. Both parents were charged for the injuries to these babies.
Scioto County announced today that Codi Alexander Ronald Allen, age 20, and SueAnn Carter, age 27, both of 1826 Kendall Ave. Apt. F Portsmouth, Ohio. have been indicted on
Sueann Carter, 27Portsmouth, Ohio, was indicted on: Felonious Assault (14 counts)Endangering Children (16 Counts)Endangering Children (14 Counts)Endangering Children (14 Counts)
Codi Allen, 20Portsmouth, Ohio, was indicted on: Felonious Assault (14 counts)Endangering Children (16 Counts)Endangering Children (14 Counts)Endangering Children (14 Counts)
