Ohio Mother Arrested for Injecting Feces into Child's IV

Tiffany Le Sueur, a 35-year-old mother from Maumee, Ohio, has been arrested for allegedly injecting feces into her child's intravenous (IV) line while at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. The incidents occurred on February 6 and February 8, 2026, prompting hospital staff to alert law enforcement after witnessing Le Sueur's actions.

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On February 6, hospital staff observed Le Sueur attempting to inject a "foreign substance" into her child's IV. Following this, they contacted a Columbus police officer from the Physical Abuse Unit, who was informed that all future visits by Le Sueur would be monitored to ensure the child's safety. However, on February 8, staff again witnessed Le Sueur injecting what they believed to be human waste into the IV line. Surveillance footage reportedly showed her entering a bathroom with a cup and later emerging with it filled with fecal matter, which she then injected into her child's IV line.

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Le Sueur has been charged with child endangerment, a third-degree felony. She was arraigned on February 9, and a Franklin County judge set her bond at $250,000. As part of her bail conditions, she is prohibited from having unsupervised contact with minors. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 19.

Mom accused of injecting feces into her child’s IV at hospital, police say

Nationwide Children's Hospital, recognized as one of the leading pediatric care facilities in the United States, has not commented on the specific incident due to patient privacy laws. A spokesperson stated, “Due to patient privacy, we are unable to confirm or provide information about specific patients.” The hospital emphasizes its commitment to providing high-quality care and ensuring the safety of its patients.

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The incident has raised significant concerns regarding child safety and hospital protocols. Critics may argue that the monitoring measures in place were insufficient to prevent the alleged abuse. The case highlights the complexities of safeguarding vulnerable patients in healthcare settings.

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While the details surrounding the child's medical condition remain unclear, the circumstances of the alleged abuse have been consistently reported across multiple sources. However, there is no information available regarding the specific reasons for the child's hospitalization prior to the incidents.

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• “Hospital staff told detectives they reviewed video surveillance of Lesueur going into the bathroom with a cup and later coming out with what appeared to be fecal matter in the cup.” — Columbus Police Complaint

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• “Le Sueur was charged with child endangerment.” — Franklin County Municipal Court Records

Mom accused of injecting feces into her child’s IV at hospital, police say

• “Due to patient privacy, we are unable to confirm or provide information about specific patients,” — Nationwide Children's Hospital Spokesperson

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This case continues to develop as legal proceedings unfold, and further details may emerge regarding the child's condition and the implications of this incident for hospital safety protocols.

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