Solano County Babysitter Convicted Of Child Abuse Of 5-Month-Old

SOLANO COUNTY, CA — A babysitter was convicted this week of felony child abuse of a 5-month-old baby in Fairfield in 2016. Chloe James, 28, was also found guilty Wednesday by a Solano County jury of personally inflicted great bodily injury to a child under the age of 5, according to the office of Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams.

James was babysitting the infant on June 13, 2016 when she threw the 5-month-old baby boy on the couch with such force that he bounced off the couch and hit his head on a nearby brick hearth, the DA's Office said in a statement.

The baby suffered three skull fractures and had to eventually undergo extensive surgery, county prosecutors said.

James — previously convicted of residential burglary — faces a maximum of 18 years in California state prison. She is being held in Solano County jail until her sentencing, which is set for Feb. 7.

Fairfield police Detective Michael Arimboanga investigated the case, while Deputy District Attorney Veronica Juarez served as prosecutor.

The child has since healed from his injuries, the DA's Office said.

Photo via Solano County District Attorney's Office Facebook page