Monday, January 9, 2012

Dad arrested for strangling 14-year-old son (Harlingen, Texas)

Dad is identified as SERGIO AGUILAR AREVALO. Mom probably saved this boy's life, but she's not credited for her bravery.

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=705072


Harlingen dad arrested for strangling son
by Action 4 News Staff
Posted: 01.08.2012 at 7:02 PM

A 14-year-old Harlingen boy is recovering after his father allegedly assaulted him.

It happened Friday on the 9600 Block of Kingbird Drive.

Police said the boy reported his father, 38-year-old Sergio Aguilar Arevalo, pulled his hair, slapped him in the face and strangled him to the point he had trouble breathing.

According to police, the boy's mother stepped in and pushed Arevalo away.

The 14-year-old reportedly had redness of his face but did not seek medical attention.

Police arrested Arevalo, and a judge charged him with the third degree felony of injury to a child.

His bond was set at $13,000.