Katherine S. Hallowell is under arrest on multiple charges in the physical abuse of her boyfriend's 5-year-old daughter.
The 41-year-old Hallowell's arrest stems from a month-long investigation that began with police and paramedics responding to the report of an unconscious child inside a home in St. Lawrence on February 26.
The child, who was found in the home's living room, was rushed to the trauma center at Reading Hospital, where she underwent surgery for a traumatic brain injury, authorities said. She was later transferred to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for additional treatment.
Authorities said doctors at both hospitals agree that the girl's injuries were the result of "significant and violent force."
In the meantime, family members have set up a GoFundMe account to help pay for the girl's medical bills.
According to the GoFundMe page, Luci has undergone multiple operations, including some to remove part of her skull to relieve pressure on her brain. She was scheduled to be moved to inpatient rehabilitation on Monday.
St. Lawrence woman charged in abuse of 5-year-old girl
A Berks County woman is under arrest on multiple charges in the physical abuse of her boyfriend's 5-year-old daughter.
