Woman Accused of Injecting Child's IV with Human Waste at Ohio Hospital

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A 35-year-old woman from Maumee, Ohio has been arrested and charged with child endangerment after she allegedly injected her child's intravenous (IV) line with human waste while at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. Hospital staff reported the incident to police after reviewing security camera footage.

Why it matters

This disturbing case highlights the critical need for robust hospital security measures and close monitoring of patient interactions, especially when dealing with vulnerable children. It also raises questions about the mental health and motivations of the accused, and the potential long-term impacts on the child's wellbeing.

The details

According to court records, Tiffany Lesueur was arrested on Monday and charged with a third-degree felony of endangering children. Police were first called to the hospital on Friday after staff reported suspected abuse by Lesueur. On Sunday, hospital officials said security cameras captured Lesueur collecting what appeared to be human waste in a cup, then injecting it into her child's IV line. The child was treated by hospital staff after police detained Lesueur.

• Police were first called to Nationwide Children's Hospital on Friday, February 7, 2026.
• On Sunday, February 9, 2026, hospital officials reviewed security footage and saw the alleged incident occur.

What’s next

Lesueur is being held at the Franklin County Jail, and her next court appearance is scheduled for February 19, 2026, when a judge will determine if she should be released on bail.