A 6 month old Sheboygan child was taken to the hospital last week, and the father is in police custody facing felony child abuse charges. The child of Antonio Chavez was said to be vomiting and having seizures when he arrived at the hospital. Chavez claims he had bathed the child and put him down for a nap while the mother was at work, but he began to vomit and have a seizure. When the mother returned home the symptoms continued, prompting the hospital visit. Chavez claims that he attempted to rock the baby when he wouldn’t stop crying. While doing so, the baby began gasping for air. Investigators arrested Chavez and charged him with felony Physical Abuse of a Child, which could land him up to 15 years in prison.
Six Month Old in Hospital, Father Arrested
Oct 11, 2018 | 9:00 AM
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