Thursday, February 4, 2010

Dad arrested for felony child abuse of newborn son; baby in coma (Omaha, Nebraska)

Dad JOSHUA BONDEGARD has been arrested on felony child abuse. His newborn son has been hospitalized in critical condition and is in a coma.

http://www.ketv.com/news/22464871/detail.html

Father Charged In Connection With Baby's Abuse
Joshua Bondegard, 30, Arrested At Hospital

POSTED: 12:56 pm CST February 4, 2010
UPDATED: 1:04 pm CST February 4, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. -- Authorities have arrested an Osceola man on felony child abuse charges in connection with his baby's critical injuries.

Joshua Bondegard, 30, was arrested Wednesday at Children's Hospital in Omaha. He's being held without bond.

A rescue squad took the newborn from Osceola Monday night to Children's Hospital.

Police spokeswoman Darci Tierney said Tuesday the baby was "in bad shape" and is in a coma.

Polk County authorities are investigating.