The Zion Times

By Sachet A. Carter | The Zion Times
Two Cedar City parents were arrested Tuesday afternoon following a months-long investigation conducted by the Cedar City Police Department. The investigation centered on severe injuries suffered by the couple’s infant daughter, including multiple broken bones and extensive bruising that medical professionals determined were consistent with child abuse.

The investigation also uncovered disturbing similarities between the injuries sustained by the couple’s daughter and bruising reportedly observed on their infant son, who died under unexplained circumstances in October 2024. Trevor Dean Noffsinger, 22, and Mariah Faith Calapp, 21, were each arrested on suspicion of seven counts of aggravated child abuse, all first-degree felonies, according to probable cause affidavits obtained by The Zion Times.

The arrests come nearly nine months after the couple’s daughter was reportedly rushed to the hospital with breathing issues where medical personel allegedly uncovered multiple fractures in various stages of healing as well as bruising to several areas of the childs body. According to the court documents, Calapp called 911 on Feb. 11 after noticing the infant was struggling to breathe. The child was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where X-rays revealed a fractured clavicle and multiple rib fractures in different stages of healing. Medical professionals also discovered bruising to the infant’s abdomen and leg, prompting further examination and a review of her medical history.

Investigators discovered the infant had previously been hospitalized at Cedar City Hospital a couple months earlier, for treatment of a urinary tract infection. Although medical records from that hospital admission reportedly described the child as appearing well, with no visible signs of trauma, X-rays taken during the December 2025 hospitalization were reexamined following the February incident. According to the affidavits, that review revealed fractures were also present during the earlier hospital visit.

A nurse who evaluated the infant, documented healing fractures involving multiple ribs and the clavicle, along with additional posterior rib fractures. Medical professionals identified the injuries as highly specific indicators of child abuse, according to the court documents. The examination also revealed patterned bruising consistent with gripping or grabbing, including bruising on the infant’s palms, which they determined was indicative of nonaccidental trauma caused by someone grabbing and squeezing the child’s hands.

Additional photographs recovered from Calapp’s cellphone reportedly documented severe bruising to the infant’s genital and buttocks areas. In total, investigators documented four broken bones in various stages of healing and bruising to the child’s palms, abdomen, genitals and buttocks.

Parents Questioned About Infant’s Injuries

Cedar City police interviewed both parents as investigators worked to determine how the infant sustained her injuries. According to court documents, Calapp initially offered medical professionals several explanations, including incidents involving the child rolling over, minor impacts with objects and an occasion when the infant was reportedly grabbed to prevent a fall down the stairs.

Calapp later acknowledged to investigators that she had not been truthful with medical staff about the cause of the injuries. She reportedly identified Noffsinger as the person responsible, telling detectives he had anger issues and had allegedly handled their daughter aggressively on multiple occasions. Calapp also described noticing unexplained bruising after Noffsinger had been caring for the infant but said she did not want to believe he was responsible. According to the affidavit, she told investigators that by February, she had begun putting the pieces together and realized the warning signs had been in front of her. She also reportedly expressed frustration with herself for not recognizing what she suspected was happening sooner.

Medical records showed Calapp had previously taken her daughter to doctor appointments, where she reported concerning symptoms, including unusual fussiness, spitting up blood, abnormal breathing and unexplained bruising. Investigators identified Calapp as the child’s primary caregiver and determined the couple were the only two people who had cared for the infant during the period in which the injuries occurred.

Noffsinger, who was interviewed separately, reportedly acknowledged that he believed he may have caused his daughter’s injuries but maintained they were unintentional, attributing the bruising on the infant’s palms to “not knowing his own strength” and offered similar explanations for injuries to her abdomen and diaper area.

He allegedly told investigators the abdominal bruising may have occurred while zipping the infant’s clothing, while bruising to her genital and buttocks areas resulted from cleaning her during diaper changes. Noffsinger also acknowledged grabbing the child roughly and setting her down quickly out of frustration when she would not stop crying. He further suggested that he may have secured the infant too tightly in her car seat.

Investigators described Noffsinger’s explanations as implausible, noting that medical professionals had determined the injuries were consistent with nonaccidental trauma.

Previous Infant Death Raises Additional Questions

The investigation also reportedly revealed that Noffsinger and Calapp previously lost an infant son, identified in court documents as B.N., who died on or about Oct. 11, 2024. According to the probable cause affidavits, the child’s official autopsy determined the cause of death to be sudden unexplained infant death, while the manner of death remained undetermined.

During interviews concerning their daughter’s injuries, Calapp reportedly told investigators both children had experienced similar bruising on their palms. She further stated their son died approximately two weeks after the bruising first appeared. Noffsinger also reportedly confirmed their son had experienced similar bruising.

The affidavits do not establish a connection between the son’s death and the alleged abuse involving the couple’s daughter. Neither parent is identified in the documents as facing criminal charges related to the boy’s death, and the medical examiner’s findings do not classify his death as a homicide. However, investigators included the circumstances surrounding the previous death in the affidavits supporting the parents’ arrests.

Previous Police Calls Detailed in Court Documents

Investigators also cited previous law enforcement involvement with the couple, including a prior child abuse conviction involving Noffsinger. According to the affidavit, that case involved a 15-year-old victim, although the document does not provide additional information about the conviction or when it occurred.

Court documents also reference several previous domestic violence calls involving the couple, including one reportedly occurring just two days before their daughter was hospitalized. Investigators additionally reported that a neighbor in the couple’s apartment complex had described ongoing disturbances involving yelling and objects being slammed inside the residence. The affidavits do not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding those calls.

Both Parents Arrested; No-Bail Holds Requested

Following the investigation, Cedar City Police Det. Patrick McCoy submitted separate probable cause affidavits supporting the arrests of Noffsinger and Calapp. Investigators allege Noffsinger caused the infant’s injuries, while Calapp is accused of failing to intervene despite reportedly recognizing signs of possible abuse.

Calapp was arrested Tuesday at approximately 3:20 p.m. and booked into the Iron County Jail at 5:15 p.m. Noffsinger was arrested at approximately 5:19 p.m. and booked into the jail at 6:22 p.m. Both were arrested on suspicion of seven counts of aggravated child abuse, all first-degree felonies.

According to the affidavits, investigators requested that both parents be held without bail, citing the severity of the child’s injuries and concerns about public safety. The documents do not indicate whether a judge has granted those requests.

The Zion Times will continue following the investigation and subsequent court proceedings as additional information becomes available.

INDIVIDUALS LISTED ON THIS PAGE HAVE BEEN BOOKED INTO IRON COUNTY JAIL AND ARE ACCUSED OF THE FOLLOWING CRIMES BUT ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.