Vivian M. Harrell, 37, of Trenton was identified in a video posted on social media allegedly covering an 8-week-old infant’s face, possibly blocking the infant’s airway, speaking in vulgar, derogatory language, and also pushing the infant’s head.
May 15, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police say that on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Trenton Police Department was made aware of a disturbing video being shared on social media. This video depicted an individual covering an infant’s face, possibly blocking the infant’s airway, speaking in vulgar, derogatory language, and also pushing the infant’s head. Multiple people contacted the Trenton Police regarding this incident. The individual in the video was identified as Vivian M. Harrell, of Trenton. The infant was 8 weeks old. An investigation was conducted by Trenton Police Department Special Victims Unit Detective Sh’Quanah Lopez and a detective from the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. Harrell was subsequently arrested and charged with second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and second-degree Aggravated Assault. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency was contacted and also assisting.
Vivian M. Harrell, 37, of Trenton Charges: Aggravated Assault (2nd Degree), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2nd Degree)
CHARGES ARE MERE ACCUSATIONS AND THE ACCUSED ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY