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A man inflicted a two-month-old baby bruises on his scalp and a cut on his chin, but claimed the child fell off a bed. Police

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A man inflicted a two-month-old baby bruises on his scalp and a cut on his chin, but claimed the child fell off a bed. Police

Jacob Freeman, 19, charged with second-degree domestic battery on a child under 12 in Jonesboro, AR (Craighead County). Arrested Friday (Feb. 27?, 2026); held on $100K bond, no child contact. Arraignment March 19.

Incident Details

  • Date/Injuries: Feb. 12, 2026—2-month-old boy at hospital with scalp/jaw/chin cuts, upper lip bruising, left shoulder redness.
  • Initial Report: Nurse alerted Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division.
  • Freeman’s Claim: Baby fell off bed (relationship to child unclear).
  • Investigation: Craighead County Sheriff’s Office ruled injuries inconsistent with fall; Freeman deemed responsible while caregiving.

KAIT-TV/Law&Crime (jail records) details. Baby’s status unclear. Shocking infant abuse case. Want AR child protection laws or similar stats?

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