Woman accused of injecting feces into child's IV at Ohio hospital

Tiffany Lesueur charged with endangering children after alleged incident at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 35-year-old woman from Maumee, Ohio has been charged with endangering children after allegedly using a syringe to inject human feces into her baby's IV line while the child was being treated at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus.

Why it matters

The alleged incident raises serious concerns about patient safety and the trust between caregivers and medical staff, especially in a children's hospital setting. It also highlights the need for robust security protocols and monitoring of visitors to protect vulnerable patients.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, staff at Nationwide Children's Hospital contacted police after observing Lesueur go into the bathroom with a cup and then return with what appeared to be fecal matter, which she then allegedly used a syringe to inject into her baby's IV line. Hospital staff immediately treated the infant after the incident.

  • On February 6, hospital staff contacted police about potential abuse of the infant by Lesueur.
  • On February 8, police observed Lesueur allegedly injecting a 'foreign substance' into the baby's IV line around 8:45 p.m.

The players

Tiffany Lesueur

A 35-year-old woman from Maumee, Ohio who has been charged with endangering children for the alleged incident at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Nationwide Children's Hospital

A children's hospital in Columbus, Ohio where the alleged incident took place.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

A preliminary hearing for Tiffany Lesueur is scheduled for February 19.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the critical need for heightened security and monitoring protocols in healthcare facilities to protect vulnerable patients, especially children, from potential harm by visitors or caregivers.