NICU Nurse Arrested, Fired Following Infant Injuries in Grand Rapids

Terre Haute, IN, September 25, 2026 — A nurse employed at a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been arrested and subsequently terminated from his position following the discovery of severe injuries on an infant patient under his supervision. The child was found to have sustained multiple broken bones and bruises.

The incident reportedly came to the attention of authorities and hospital administration after the baby’s parents visited the hospital and observed the extent of the injuries. According to the details available, the parents noticed the broken bones, bruises, and a discolored tongue on their child. This observation prompted further investigation.

The nurse in question was working in the NICU at the time the injuries are believed to have occurred. Following the findings, he was arrested and fired. Details regarding the nurse’s name, the specific hospital where he was employed, or the date of the arrest were not provided in the available information.

The age and gender of the infant have also not been disclosed. Similarly, information concerning the specific charges the nurse may be facing, the timeline of events leading up to the discovery, or any subsequent actions by law enforcement or the hospital beyond the arrest and termination are not yet public.

The circumstances surrounding how the multiple broken bones and bruises, as well as the discolored tongue, came to be on the infant are currently under investigation. The trend summary does not provide information on the baby’s current condition or any prognosis. The contractor’s name, if applicable to any repair or service related to the NICU equipment, was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Brandy Beard on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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