A report of a battered child at Triton Elementary School in Bourbon recently resulted in the arrest of a Rochester woman for battery.

The accusations led to the arrest of Stacy Joan Syndram, 31, 7835 N. 550E, Rochester, on charges of domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a person under 14 years of age, a Level 5 felony; and neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony.

On August 28, Indiana State Police responded to Triton Elementary School about a child who may have been battered. The alleged battery was said to have occurred in Fulton County. Court documents stated that the child told two stories about the injuries, initially telling school staff they were injured after falling off a bicycle. When staff became suspicious of the injuries and began asking questions, the child's story changed, claiming that Syndram hit them multiple times. It was noted that the child had visible bruising on the right side of their cheek, ear, an abrasion above their right eye, and a gash below their lip. 

It was determined by police that the child's injuries were consistent with someone who had been in an altercation. During an interview with the child it was reported that the child claimed they were hit with a closed fist multiple times, thrown to the ground and kicked by Syndram. The child had also lifted their shirt during the interview, revealing a five-inch bruise along the left side of their ribcage. 

Syndram told the trooper she had no explanation for the child’s significant injuries, but had recently attempted to control the child by placing them in a bear hug. Syndram was arrested and was booked at the Fulton County Jail for her charges. 

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