Pueblo Dad Arrested For Child Abuse

The father of a 2-month-old boy has been arrested for allegedly causing serious injuries to his child.

The investigation began on May 7th when a baby was treated for a severe head injury at Parkview Medical Center facilities in Pueblo West and Pueblo. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says the baby was in his father’s care when the head injury occurred.

The father, 19-year-old Kurt Keetch, was arrested this week for child abuse causing serious injuries. The baby is now being treated at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver and is in the custody of the Department of Social Services. His condition is not known at this time.

An arrest warrant also has been issued for Keetch’s wife, 20-year-old Chelsia Keetch. There are reportedly healing injuries on the child from previous injuries that haven’t been accounted for by authorities. Sheriff’s officials said the injuries are in different stages of healing and are common with abuse. Old injuries include a broken leg and severe bruising to the baby?s buttocks and thighs.

Keetch is being held in Pueblo County jail in lieu of $200,000 bail.