David Stafford, 33 years old of Cabin Creek, WV, is under arrest charged with child abuse resulting in injuries, a felony.
Mr. Stafford is accused of injuring a six year old male child of his girlfriend. The injuries were examined by doctors who determined they were not the result of an accident as originally described by Mr. Stafford. Mr. Stafford later admitted the injuries were caused when he grabbed and struck the child in the abdomen and face and head, respectively.
Mr. Stafford will be arraigned within an hour. As is always the case in criminal matters the charge against him is merely an accusation. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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