Homestead police arrest two in child abuse investigation involving 5-year-old

Homestead police arrested Maurice Timothy Dukes, 35, and Sarahi Azucena Gonzalez, 22, after a 5-year-old child was hospitalized with injuries in various stages of healing. Both suspects admitted to inflicting injuries including facial trauma, abrasions, and linear loop-shaped markings. The Florida Department of Children and Families is involved in the investigation, and bond amounts were set during court proceedings.