Monday, August 31, 2009

Dad arrested for abusing 16-month-old son; boy had multiple arm fractures requiring surgeries (Reno, Nevada)

Dad SCOTT ABEL has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse. His 16-month-old son was hospitalized with multiple arm fractures requiring surgeries.

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Reno police arrest man on suspicion of child abuse
The Associated Press
Posted: 08/31/2009 10:37:16 AM PDT
Updated: 08/31/2009 10:37:16 AM PDT

RENO, Nev.—Reno police have arrested a 27-year-old man after his 16-month-old son was taken to a hospital with multiple arm fractures.

Scott Abel was arrested Sunday on suspicion of child abuse after being interviewed at a hotel.

The boy's mother had taken him to a hospital with arm injuries that required multiple surgeries. The boy remains in the hospital.