Dad arrested, charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse (Maryville, Maryland)

Dad MARK AARON CHUNG seems to be another one of these abusive fathers who loves making a scene with lots of Daddy Drama. Notice that this scene could have escalated into something far worse since this "agitated" idiot was threatening to kill his wife and children. Thank God there were some brave neighbors--who at considerable risk to themselves--tackled this guy and held him till police arrived.

http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20100626/NEWS/306269987

Maryville man arrested on child abuse charges
By Mark Boxley
markb@thedailytimes.com
Originally published: June 26. 2010 3:01AM
Last modified: June 26. 2010 12:22AM

Members of the Wales Avenue community stopped a father from seriously injuring his two young children when they stepped in and removed them and restrained him during a violent altercation, police said Friday.

Mark Aaron Chung, 30, Wales Avenue, Maryville, was charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse in the case, which allegedly started when a neighbor heard someone screaming nearby.

“(The neighbor) advised that just before our arrival, they heard someone yelling, ‘Help me! Help me! Help me!’” said Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp Friday.

When the neighbor responded to the calls for assistance, she allegedly saw Chung holding his 4-year-old daughter off the ground and against the wall by her neck, Crisp said.

“(The neighbor) intervened and was able to get the child away from Chung,” he said.

At that point, Chung then grabbed his 4-month-old child — who was being held by his wife — and allegedly dangled the child by its ankles “as he and his wife struggled over the child,” Crisp said. “The child's head struck the door on more than one occasion.”

Chung's wife was reportedly able to finally get the child away from him and it was at that point that neighbors tackled him and held him until officers arrived at the scene. Chung was allegedly yelling that he was “going to kill his wife and children” when authorities arrived, Crisp said.

Officers escorted Chung to the ground level of the apartment complex where the incident took place, and reported that the man “was highly agitated” and had to be continually restrained.

The entire incident took place the evening of June 15, and after Chung was taken into custody he was taken to Blount Memorial Hospital for evaluation. He was charged with the counts of aggravated child abuse on Thursday.

Chung was being held in lieu of bonds totaling $200,000 pending a 9 a.m. June 29 hearing in Blount County General Sessions Court.