Feb 09, 2021

Police: Father of 5-month-old SW Kan. baby accused of abuse

Posted Feb 09, 2021 2:00 AM

FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged child abuse.

On Saturday, Wesley Medical Center in Wichita contacted Dodge City Police regarding child abuse involving a five-month-old baby from Dodge City, according to a media release.

The child was being treated at the hospital for multiple brain bleeds believed to have been sustained at his Dodge City home.

A subsequent investigation by detectives resulted in an arrest warrant issued for the baby's father on the alleged charge of abuse of a child and aggravated battery.

Police have released no additional details.