NICOLE BOCHENEK CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE THAT LEAVES 10-MONTH OLD WITH MULTIPLE SKULL FRACTURES

Wicomico County, MD - On June 7, 2023, The Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center received a call from Tidal Health in reference to an unresponsive 10-month-old infant that required CPR on transport by Emergency Medical Services from the 8100 block of Baptist Church Road, Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland. It was learned that the infant was suffering from multiple skull fractures and brain bleeds. The infant was flown from TidalHealth to Children's Hospital in Washington DC for further treatment.Detectives from the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center conducted an investigation and spoke with the caregiver, Nicole Bochenek, about the infant's injuries. During the investigation, a 4-year-old preschooler was also found with a contusion to his forehead. It was learned that infant's extensive injuries and the 4-year-old preschooler were inflicted by their unlicensed caregiver, Nicole Bochenek.Bochenek was arrested and transported to Wicomico County Detention Center, where she was initially held without bond by Judge Cathi Coates. On June 9, 2023, Bochenek had a bond hearing in the District Court in front of Judge David Martz, where she was released on house arrest over the State's Attorney's strong objection. It should be noted that Wicomico County States Attorney's office strongly opposed this request however, Bochenek was released on house arrest at the decision of Wicomico County District Court Judge David Martz. The 10-month-old is currently in stable condition at Children's Hospital in DC. The 4-year-old did not require hospitalization.If anyone has any additional information regarding this investigation, please contact the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center, Detective Rockwell, at 410-726-5674.Nicole Bochenek Charges:Child Abuse 1^st Degree: Severe Physical injury (x 3)Child Abuse 1^st Degree: Ongoing course of conductAssault 1^st DegreeAssault 2^nd DegreeChild Abuse 2^nd DegreeAll subjects mentioned in this press release are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  © Eastern Shore Undercover LLC TM/SM. All Rights Reserved.