In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a nurse is facing criminal child abuse charges.
Cindy Desser, 58, of Bucks County, has been charged with endangering the welfare of children following an investigation with the Bensalem Township Police Department, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Police allege that while working as a night nurse at a home for a family with a child who has multiple medical issues, Desser was caught abusing the child on surveillance.
The mother of the child shared that the child’s bedroom is always under constant video surveillance due to her ongoing medical condition, the affidavit said.
In October 2025, the affidavit stated that the mother noticed bruises while changing her daughter’s diaper. She also observed a peculiar bruise that a physician at CHOP suggested could resemble a thumbprint.
The affidavit stated that the mother’s concerns about bruising led her to check the home surveillance videos. In the videos, Desser was seen smacking the child, slamming them, and pulling on the child’s trach.
During this time, the affidavit revealed that the mother then discovered Desser was already being investigated for another alleged incident involving the assault of another child.
According to the affidavit, police reviewed videos provided by the mother and observed Desser aggressively throwing the child around inside the crib. They also saw Desser smacking the child on several occasions. Additionally, the videos showed Desser sleeping while she was supposed to be caring for the child.
The affidavit said an arrest warrant was requested for Desser this week.
Police also shared that Desser was employed at Dynamic Home Health Care located in Bensalem. NBC10 reached out to the company for a statement, but have not heard back.