Virginia Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Breaking Bones of Newborns in NICU

Strotman was taken into custody early Friday on charges of malicious wounding and child abuse causing serious injury. Police say her arrest is tied to one incident on November 10, but detectives are actively investigating at least six similar cases of suspicious fractures in NICU infants spanning from the summer of 2023 to December 2024.

Dominique Hackey, the father of one victim, shared his heartbreak after learning about Strotman’s arrest. His twin son suffered a mysterious tibia fracture in September 2023, which was later determined to be caused by abuse.

“Finally we can get some answers as to who abused our son,” Hackey told Fox News Digital. “But learning the details involving the other babies, the only feeling I have is sadness and regret.”

Hackey, whose wife is a former NICU nurse, reported the injury to social services immediately, but it wasn’t until a year later that authorities confirmed the injury was inflicted by a hospital worker.

Henrico Doctors’ Hospital launched an internal investigation in November after three more infants were found to have unexplained fractures. On Christmas Eve, the hospital temporarily shut down its NICU to new patients, citing concerns for safety.

The hospital installed additional security measures, including new surveillance systems, and handed over extensive footage to investigators.

Henrico Chief of Police Eric English praised detectives for their tireless efforts, noting that the investigation involves hundreds of hours of surveillance footage.

“All of the previously closed cases related to these incidents have been reopened,” police confirmed in a statement. Authorities are actively gathering evidence and have assured families that every lead will be thoroughly examined.

Police continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.

Contact Information:

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• Crime Stoppers: 804-780-1000