Release posted on 08-16-24 at 2:15 PM

St. Petersburg Police detectives arrested Roseshana Smith (09/05/00) and Jordan Gatlin (12/27/1997) and charged them with Aggravated Child Abuse for injuries to a two-year-old girl in their care.

She was taken to the hospital on August 15th for medical treatment. After further investigation, it was determined that she had significant internal injuries and multiple scars in various stages of healing.

Smith and Gatlin also face a charge of child neglect for an eight-month-old boy who was also in their care.

Booking photos and affidavits are below for Smith and Gatlin.

This is an ongoing investigation. Due to the confidential nature of the case, no information identifying the children will be released.