Crime & Safety

Parents Again Arrested in Bridgeville Child Abuse Case

Warrants were out for the arrests of Eric Abare and Kelly Broderick.

Eric Abare and Kelly Broderick, formerly of Bridgeville, found themselves behind bars again after Allegheny County sheriff's deputies arrested the pair outside of UPMC Mercy Hospital.

According to the Post-Gazette, Abare was wanted for failing to appear in court last week.

Broderick was wanted after officials learned she hadn't lived at any of hte addresses she provided to the court—a violation of her bond conditions.

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Abare and Broderick are facing charges stemming from a January 2012 incident in which their 3-month-old son suffered fractures to both legs and several ribs. 

Abare is also charged with simple assault for allegedly slamming a 7-year-old onto a couch in an argument over the TV channel at a Crafton homeless shelter, according to the report.

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Both also face charges in connection with hiding a fugitive.


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