Alexzandrea Derry, 24, of New Kensington, has been charged with aggravated assault of a victim less than six years old and endangering the welfare of children, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office.<\/p>\n
Detectives with the New Kensington Police Department received a ChildLine report in January 2026 regarding suspected abuse involving the infant, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Police and Children’s Bureau caseworkers interviewed Derry at her New Kensington home. She told investigators she had been babysitting the child for two nights in January.<\/p>\n
According to police, Derry said she accidentally dropped the baby early Saturday morning after slipping on a box spring while attempting to put the child down. She told investigators the infant struck the box spring and then the floor.<\/p>\n
Derry said she later noticed red marks on the child’s ribs and head but believed the infant was otherwise unharmed, according to the criminal investigation.<\/p>\n
She also told police that early Sunday morning she was carrying the baby and a swing upstairs when she tripped on the steps and fell forward into a cabinet while trying to calm the fussy child, investigators said.<\/p>\n
The infant continued crying throughout the day Sunday and was eventually taken to a hospital for evaluation, according to detectives.<\/p>\n
Medical professionals determined the child had suffered seven broken ribs and facial bruising. Doctors concluded the injuries were diagnostic of physical abuse, according to medical reports reviewed by investigators.<\/p>\n
As part of the investigation, Derry was drug tested in January 2026 and tested positive for THC and cocaine, police said.<\/p>\n
Court records detailing Derry’s preliminary hearing and bail status were not immediately available.<\/p>\n