Twentynine Palms Woman Arrested for Willful Child Cruelty Involving a 3-year-old Boy
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 4, 2022
INCIDENT: PC 206 Torture; PC 273a(a) Willful Child Endangerment
LOCATION: Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT: Bridget Sample, 44 years-old, resident of Twentynine Palms
SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 4, 2022, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department-Crimes Against Children (CAC) Detail, Morongo Sheriff’s Station, and Children Family Services conducted an investigation regarding a three-year-old male victim. The victim was airlifted from High Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) with severe injuries. Doctors at LLUMC determined the injuries were caused by non-accidental trauma, consistent with child abuse.
Through investigation, detectives determined Bridget Sample caused the injuries to the victim over a period of time.
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Sample was arrested and booked into the Central Detention Center. Sample was held for violation of California Penal Code sections 206 (Torture) and 273a(a) (Willful Cruelty to a Child), with a bail amount of $500,000.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Erwin of the Specialized Investigations Division-Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Michael Erwin
Station: Specialized Investigation Division-Crimes Against Children Detail
Case No. DR# 602200070 C#2022-071
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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