Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Dad assaults 5-month-old son for crying (Camden County, New Jersey)
RICHARD PEASE appears to be another one of those "frustrated" daddies who just couldn't hack infant care. Where is the mother? Working while Daddy flips out on a crying baby?
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http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Father-Assaults-Infant-Son-Cops--137949033.html
Father Assaults Infant Son: Cops
A Gloucester Township man is accused of shaking his 5-month-old son and throwing him onto a couch.
By David Chang | Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012 | Updated 6:29 AM EST
A Gloucester Township man is in jail after police say he assaulted his infant son.
On Friday Richard Pease, 28, was alone with his 5-month-old baby. Investigators say Pease claimed he became frustrated after the child began to cry. Pease then allegedly shook the baby and threw him onto a couch. Police say he then called 9-11 and reported the infant was non-responsive.
The baby was taken to Cooper Hospital and treated for multiple skull fractures and bleeding on the brain. He is currently in critical but stable condition.
Pease was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held at the Camden County Jail on $150,000 bail.
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http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Father-Assaults-Infant-Son-Cops--137949033.html
Father Assaults Infant Son: Cops
A Gloucester Township man is accused of shaking his 5-month-old son and throwing him onto a couch.
By David Chang | Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012 | Updated 6:29 AM EST
A Gloucester Township man is in jail after police say he assaulted his infant son.
On Friday Richard Pease, 28, was alone with his 5-month-old baby. Investigators say Pease claimed he became frustrated after the child began to cry. Pease then allegedly shook the baby and threw him onto a couch. Police say he then called 9-11 and reported the infant was non-responsive.
The baby was taken to Cooper Hospital and treated for multiple skull fractures and bleeding on the brain. He is currently in critical but stable condition.
Pease was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held at the Camden County Jail on $150,000 bail.