Dad arrested for beating 2-year-old child unconscious; toddler in critical condition (Reno, Nevada)

Dad GERALDO ESPINOSA has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse of substantial bodily harm. Detectives say he beat his 2-year-old son unconscious; the toddler is now in critical condition with "significant" head injuries.

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Detectives: Reno father beat child unconscious, then claimed the child fell from bed
October 31, 2009

A 2-month-old Reno child is in critical condition at Renown Regional Medical Center and the child’s father is booked on suspicion of child abuse with substantial bodily harm, authorities said today.

Gerardo Espinosa, 19, of Reno brought the child to the hospital Thursday at 11 a.m. with significant head injuries, the sheriff’s office said. The child, who was not identified, was not breathing, the sheriff’s office said.

Espinosa told medical staff, family members and detectives the child had fallen from a bed, the sheriff’s office said.

Detectives believe the child was abused by Espinosa at his home. Espinosa was also arrested for suspicion of child abuse and his bail was put at $100,000 cash only.

The sheriff’s office asks anyone with information about the case to call detectives at 328-3320 or Secret Witness 322-4900.