Babysitter charged with felony assault on 1-year-old

Abby Elizabeth Chosewood (Gainesville Police Dept.)

A Gainesville babysitter was charged with felony assault after a child in her care was hurt and nearly killed, police say.

Officers arrested and charged 23-year-old Abby Elizabeth Chosewood with felony cruelty to children and felony aggravated assault.

A news release from the police department says that in February 2023, Chosewood allegedly suffocated and/or strangled a one-year-old child causing bodily harm.

Chosewood was booked at the Hall County Jail.