Dad arrested for assaulting 1-month-old baby; infant has fractured skull, other injuries (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)

Dad is identified as JAY WESLEY MINOR. No mention of a mother in the home.

http://www.alabamas13.com/story/25518655/tuscaloosa-father-arrested-for-assaulting-1-month-old-child

Tuscaloosa father arrested for assaulting 1-month-old child

Posted: May 14, 2014 5:37 PM EDT
Updated: May 14, 2014 5:37 PM EDT

By Amber Roberson

Jay Wesley Minor, 37, is facing first-degree domestic violence assault and aggravated child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting his 1-month-old son, causing skull fractures and other injuries.

A Tuscaloosa man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting his 1-month-old child, causing severe trauma.

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office says a 1-month-old male was brought to Northport-DCH after suffering severe head trauma. He was later transported to Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries, and remains in critical condition in the ICU at Children's Hospital.

Investigators from Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide and CID responded to a possible scene on Hagler Coaling Road, and determined that the child's father had intentionally assaulted him, causing skull fractures and other injuries.

Jay Wesley Minor, 37, was charged with first-degree domestic violence assault and aggravated child abuse. He's being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail pending $90,000 bond.