Merced mother arrested for child abuse, police say

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Merced mother has been arrested.

She's accused of abusing and injuring her toddler.

Merced Police arrested 19-year-old Kacielyn Haines Wednesday morning.

Officers received calls about a child with bone fractures at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday.

Medical personnel told police the injuries were consistent with abuse and didn't appear to be accidental.

Officers served a search warrant and arrested Haines.