Ohio Mom Accused of Injecting Feces Into Child's Hospital IV

Tiffany Lesueur, 35, charged with child endangerment for alleged incident at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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An Ohio mother has been arrested and charged with child endangerment after allegedly injecting fecal matter into her hospitalized child's intravenous line. Hospital staff reportedly witnessed the incident and alerted authorities, leading to Tiffany Lesueur's arrest on February 9th. Lesueur has been ordered to stay away from her child and have no unsupervised contact with minors.

Why it matters

This disturbing case highlights the vulnerability of hospitalized children and the critical role hospital staff play in protecting young patients from potential abuse or harm. It also raises questions about mental health, parental rights, and the challenges of ensuring the safety of children in medical settings.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, hospital staff at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus first observed Lesueur on February 6th allegedly injecting a foreign substance into her child's IV port. Her subsequent visits were then monitored, and on February 8th, staff reported seeing footage of Lesueur entering a bathroom with a cup, then putting what appeared to be fecal matter into a syringe and injecting it into the child's IV tube.

  • On February 6, hospital staff allegedly observed Lesueur injecting a foreign substance into her child's IV.
  • On February 8, staff reported seeing footage of Lesueur allegedly putting fecal matter into a syringe and injecting it into the child's IV.
  • On February 9, Lesueur was arrested and charged with child endangerment.
  • On February 10, Lesueur appeared in court for arraignment, with her next court date set for February 19.

The players

Tiffany Lesueur

A 35-year-old Ohio mother who was arrested and charged with child endangerment for allegedly injecting fecal matter into her hospitalized child's IV line.

Nationwide Children's Hospital

The hospital in Columbus, Ohio where the alleged incident took place and where staff reported witnessing Lesueur's actions.

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What they’re saying

“In those situations, that's why it's so important for children to have a voice and be able to tell somebody, but she might not even have a clue what her mother is doing.”

— Christie Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer at the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center (WTVG)

What’s next

Lesueur's next court appearance is scheduled for February 19, where a judge will determine if she will be allowed to have any contact with her child or other minors.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the critical need for vigilance and robust safeguards to protect vulnerable children, even in medical settings where they should feel safe. It underscores the importance of empowering children to speak up and the vital role of hospital staff in identifying and reporting suspected abuse.