Couple Sentenced to 270 Days in Jail For Abusing 2 Young Boys

Cheryl Ann Stuart, 26, and Mario Alberto Colin, 31 were arrested in June at a home Stuart rented in the 1400 block of North Parsons Place, according to Santa Ana police spokesman Cpl. Anthony Bertagna.

Officers went to the home after her landlord called police to have them check on the boys' welfare, Bertagna said.

Officers immediately noticed the 2-year-old had severe bruising to his face, forehead and cheek and dry-cracked bloody lips and bruising that appeared to be at varying stages, Bertagna said.

The 5-year-old had swollen arms and was extremely dehydrated.

Both boys and had bruises and knots on their heads, Bertagna said.

Paramedics took the boys to a hospital to be treated for dehydration, malnutrition and injuries.