A South Lake Tahoe woman is accused of seriously injured an 18-month-old special needs child, leaving the toddler with a broken leg. 38 year old Amber Nichole Maxwell, is being held on a charge of willful cruelty to a child causing great bodily injury. Police went to Barton Memorial Hospital April 14th where medical staff found the child with a broken femur and bruises on the face and head. The child was taken to Renown for surgery and other care. An investigation revealed Maxwell, the girlfriend of the child’s father, was responsible for the injuries and police arrested her. Her bail is $150,000.