Saturday, August 29, 2009
Dad arrested in death of 3-month-old son (Golden Valley, Minnesota)
UNNAMED DAD has been arrested in the death of his 3-month-old son. Also note that in nearby Bloomington, Minnesota, another UNNAMED DAD has been arrested on 1st-degree murder charges in the death of his 8-month-old child.
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Babys_Death_Investigated_august_28_2009
Baby's Death Investigated
Neighbors say Infant Was Only 3-Months Old
Published : Friday, 28 Aug 2009, 8:44 PM CDT
John Michael
Golden Valley police are investigating the death of a baby. Chief Stacy Altonen said in a press release officers were called to 1400 Douglas Drive at 11:20 Friday morning. In an apartment, they found a “juvenile male to be in “medical distress”. The child was taken to North Memorial Medical Center by ambulance but was pronounced dead at the hospital. A neighbor tells FOX 9 News the baby was 3-months old and his father was arrested.
Last Saturday, an eight-month old infant died in Bloomington. That child’s father has been charged by police with first degree murder. Autopsy results show the infant’s injuries were consistent with being beaten and shaken.
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Babys_Death_Investigated_august_28_2009
Baby's Death Investigated
Neighbors say Infant Was Only 3-Months Old
Published : Friday, 28 Aug 2009, 8:44 PM CDT
John Michael
Golden Valley police are investigating the death of a baby. Chief Stacy Altonen said in a press release officers were called to 1400 Douglas Drive at 11:20 Friday morning. In an apartment, they found a “juvenile male to be in “medical distress”. The child was taken to North Memorial Medical Center by ambulance but was pronounced dead at the hospital. A neighbor tells FOX 9 News the baby was 3-months old and his father was arrested.
Last Saturday, an eight-month old infant died in Bloomington. That child’s father has been charged by police with first degree murder. Autopsy results show the infant’s injuries were consistent with being beaten and shaken.
Dad in court for death of 4-month-old daughter (Clarksburg, West Virginia)
Dad WILLIAM ECHARD in now in court for the death of his 4-month-old daughter. We originally posted on this case on July 21. Dad is accused of shaking the baby, causing fatal brain damage, and other prior abuse.
http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=65580
Harrison County Child Death Case Headed to Grand Jury
Posted Friday, August 28, 2009 ; 05:14 PM View Comments Post Comment
Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 ; 07:03 PM
Story by Susan Sullivan
CLARKSBURG -- A Harrison County man accused in the July 20 death of his four-month old daughter was in court Friday.
The judge says he found probable cause to send William Echard's case to circuit court.
Echard, 27, faces three counts of child abuse and one count of child abuse resulting in death.
The child's mother, Amber Messenger, 22, faces a charge of knowingly allowing child abuse resulting in death.
The grand jury will hear Messenger's case in September.
http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=65580
Harrison County Child Death Case Headed to Grand Jury
Posted Friday, August 28, 2009 ; 05:14 PM View Comments Post Comment
Updated Friday, August 28, 2009 ; 07:03 PM
Story by Susan Sullivan
CLARKSBURG -- A Harrison County man accused in the July 20 death of his four-month old daughter was in court Friday.
The judge says he found probable cause to send William Echard's case to circuit court.
Echard, 27, faces three counts of child abuse and one count of child abuse resulting in death.
The child's mother, Amber Messenger, 22, faces a charge of knowingly allowing child abuse resulting in death.
The grand jury will hear Messenger's case in September.
Dad "suspect" in death of 4-month-old son; admits he threw baby into the wall (Jefferson, Wisconsin)
Dad MICHAEL F. WEY is technically a "suspect" in the death of his 4-month-old son. He admitted to police, though, that he threw the baby into the wall after he'd been drinking. The baby sustained several skull fractures in the assault, and later died at the hospital.
http://www.wdtimes.com/articles/2009/08/28/news/news4.txt
Abuse suspected in 4-month-old's death
Friday, August 28, 2009 1:59 PM CDT
JEFFERSON -A 30-year-old Lake Mills man may be charged with homicide after his 4-month-old son died last week due to head injuries allegedly caused by the father.
Michael F. Wey, 855 E. Lake St., Lot 25, is scheduled to appear in Jefferson County Court Thursday for a preliminary hearing on physical abuse of a child. He was charged with the offense Aug. 17 as his son was reported in critical condition at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
The boy, Nikolai Wey, died at the hospital Friday, Aug. 21. He was born April 1 at Fort Memorial Hospital, the son of Michael and Eliana Wey of Lake Mills.
Michael Wey is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on $50,000 cash bond. Because the child died, amended charges may be filed.
According to the criminal complaint on the child abuse charge, Michael Wey came home from drinking at about 10 p.m. on Aug. 14. He allegedly picked up the boy by one leg and, placing his other hand on the child's chest, threw him into a wall. There was enough force to cause cracks in the wall. The child then fell into the crib.
Upon questioning, Michael Wey told detectives two different reasons for the injuries his son sustained before admitting he had thrown the child against the wall.
Originally, Michael Wey said he had diarrhea and had hurried to the bathroom, leaving the infant lying on a corner of a bed. He said while he was in the bathroom, he had heard a thump and when he came back into the room, the child was laying on the floor crying.
The father said he had calmed the child and put him in the crib, and he went to sleep himself. Wey told officer the cracks above the crib were caused when he had hit the wall.
But the injuries the child sustained did not match the description of the fall, according to the complaint. The child had sustained numerous skull fractures and were not consistent with a fall from a bed.
Wey told medical personnel at Fort Memorial Hospital the child was sick.
When Wey was confronted with the information that his version of what occurred was not consistent with the injuries, Wey said he was playing with the infant, threw him into the air at one point and dropped him on his head. Again, the story was not consistent with the injuries and Wey finally said he had thrown the infant against the wall.
During the three hours before his wife came home, the father said he was “freaking out” and observed the child having a seizure.
On the child abuse charge, Wey faces up to 40 years in prison. If he is charged with homicide, he could face up to life in prison.
http://www.wdtimes.com/articles/2009/08/28/news/news4.txt
Abuse suspected in 4-month-old's death
Friday, August 28, 2009 1:59 PM CDT
JEFFERSON -A 30-year-old Lake Mills man may be charged with homicide after his 4-month-old son died last week due to head injuries allegedly caused by the father.
Michael F. Wey, 855 E. Lake St., Lot 25, is scheduled to appear in Jefferson County Court Thursday for a preliminary hearing on physical abuse of a child. He was charged with the offense Aug. 17 as his son was reported in critical condition at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
The boy, Nikolai Wey, died at the hospital Friday, Aug. 21. He was born April 1 at Fort Memorial Hospital, the son of Michael and Eliana Wey of Lake Mills.
Michael Wey is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on $50,000 cash bond. Because the child died, amended charges may be filed.
According to the criminal complaint on the child abuse charge, Michael Wey came home from drinking at about 10 p.m. on Aug. 14. He allegedly picked up the boy by one leg and, placing his other hand on the child's chest, threw him into a wall. There was enough force to cause cracks in the wall. The child then fell into the crib.
Upon questioning, Michael Wey told detectives two different reasons for the injuries his son sustained before admitting he had thrown the child against the wall.
Originally, Michael Wey said he had diarrhea and had hurried to the bathroom, leaving the infant lying on a corner of a bed. He said while he was in the bathroom, he had heard a thump and when he came back into the room, the child was laying on the floor crying.
The father said he had calmed the child and put him in the crib, and he went to sleep himself. Wey told officer the cracks above the crib were caused when he had hit the wall.
But the injuries the child sustained did not match the description of the fall, according to the complaint. The child had sustained numerous skull fractures and were not consistent with a fall from a bed.
Wey told medical personnel at Fort Memorial Hospital the child was sick.
When Wey was confronted with the information that his version of what occurred was not consistent with the injuries, Wey said he was playing with the infant, threw him into the air at one point and dropped him on his head. Again, the story was not consistent with the injuries and Wey finally said he had thrown the infant against the wall.
During the three hours before his wife came home, the father said he was “freaking out” and observed the child having a seizure.
On the child abuse charge, Wey faces up to 40 years in prison. If he is charged with homicide, he could face up to life in prison.
Dad busted dealing cocaine; kids were in backseat of car (North Massapequa, New York)
Seems that dad CHRISTIAN ENCARNANCION didn't see anything wrong with taking his two kids, ages 5 and 7, to a cocaine deal. After all, he was supporting his family, right? Guess he didn't ponder the poor example he was setting, the potential violence--or the fact that he might get busted with 30 bags of cocaine while the kids were in the back seat of his car. Oops.
http://www.wpix.com/news/wpix-father-dealed-drugs-with-kids-in-car,0,5150196.story
Cops: Dad Sold Drugs While Kids Sat In Backseat
By ANDREW RAMOS
1:13 PM EDT, August 24, 2009
NORTH MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (WPIX)
A Lindenhurst man who was busted dealing cocaine out of his car while his two children sat in the backseat, was arrested and charged Sunday with drug possession in addition to two counts of child endangerment, police said.
According to authorities, Christian Encarnacion, 35, and his customer Tracy Nagle, 30, were arrested after Nassau County police officers patrolling in an unmarked car near North Bay Avenue in North Massapequa witnessed the alleged transaction.
After confronting the two suspects, officers discovered two bags of cocaine in Nagle's possession. A search by a police dog team later uncovered over 30 bags of cocaine inside Encarnacion's 1993 Toyota Corolla, police said.
The children, ages 5 and 7, were transported from the scene and later placed in custody of their mother.
Encarnacion, who police say had $2,000 cash in his possession, was charged with criminal sale and criminal possession of drugs, as well as two counts of child endangerment.
Encarnacion and Nagle are both expected to be arraigned Monday at First District Court in Hempstead.
http://www.wpix.com/news/wpix-father-dealed-drugs-with-kids-in-car,0,5150196.story
Cops: Dad Sold Drugs While Kids Sat In Backseat
By ANDREW RAMOS
1:13 PM EDT, August 24, 2009
NORTH MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (WPIX)
A Lindenhurst man who was busted dealing cocaine out of his car while his two children sat in the backseat, was arrested and charged Sunday with drug possession in addition to two counts of child endangerment, police said.
According to authorities, Christian Encarnacion, 35, and his customer Tracy Nagle, 30, were arrested after Nassau County police officers patrolling in an unmarked car near North Bay Avenue in North Massapequa witnessed the alleged transaction.
After confronting the two suspects, officers discovered two bags of cocaine in Nagle's possession. A search by a police dog team later uncovered over 30 bags of cocaine inside Encarnacion's 1993 Toyota Corolla, police said.
The children, ages 5 and 7, were transported from the scene and later placed in custody of their mother.
Encarnacion, who police say had $2,000 cash in his possession, was charged with criminal sale and criminal possession of drugs, as well as two counts of child endangerment.
Encarnacion and Nagle are both expected to be arraigned Monday at First District Court in Hempstead.
Dad with "joint custody" drowns 6-year-old son in bathtub (Santa Ana, California)
Fathers Rights people tell you that "joint" or "shared" custody will solve all the problems associated with violent fathers. They're totally deluded. Dad GIDEON WALTER OMONDI was awarded joint custody of his 6-year-old son by the California courts. Almost immediately after the hearing, Dad tried to kill himself and the boy by dousing his car with gasoline and lighting it on fire. A California patrolman found them before Dad managed to get out his matches, and Dad made up some feeble excuse. The patrolman noted the incident, BUT DAD CONTINUED TO GET WEEKEND VISITATION. Then Dad picked up the child from daycare when it was not his time. He then took the child to the father's home and drowned him in the bathtub.
The problem is not that this father didn't have enough time with his son. THE PROBLEM IS THAT HE HAD ANY TIME AT ALL. If he had NO time, then maybe this child would still be alive.
http://www.vancouverite.com/2009/08/california-dad-on-trial-over-drowning-son-6-in-bathtub/
California dad on trial over drowning son, 6 in bathtub
SANTA ANA – A father faces trial for murdering his 6-year-old son by drowning him in a bathtub after becoming angry that his wages would be garnished to support his son and ex-wife.
Gideon Walter Omondi, 38, of Fullerton, is charged with one felony count of murder and one felony count of attempted murder.
He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life if convicted.
Opening statements are scheduled to begin Thursday.
Omondi moved to the United States in 2002 from Kenya to attend the California State University in Fullerton.
In 2004, his wife and young son, Richie Omondi, also moved to California to join him.
The defendant, who was illegally working several jobs while on a student visa, is accused of wanting to send his wife and son back to Kenya claiming it was too expensive to support a family in Orange County.
When his wife refused, Omondi is accused of filing for divorce. After the divorce, Omondi and his ex-wife were granted joint custody. Omondi is accused of becoming angry that his wages would be garnished to support his ex-wife and son.
On Jan. 6, 2006, Omondi is accused of becoming angry following a family court hearing.
He is accused of driving with his son to a desolate stretch of highway near Bakersfield with the intention of murdering Richie and killing himself.
Omondi is accused of parking the car on the side of the road, dousing the trunk of his BMW sedan with gasoline, and closing himself and his son in the trunk with matches in his pocket with the intention of setting the trunk on fire.
A passing California Highway Patrol officer noticed the car and stopped to check on it, believing it had been abandoned. The officer observed shoes outside of the trunk of the car and opened the trunk, finding the defendant and his son inside.
Omondi is accused of claiming that the pair had been sleeping. The officer allowed the defendant to leave but documented the contact.
On Sept. 8, 2006, Omondi, who had custody of his son for the weekend, is accused of picking up 6-year-old Richie from day care.
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2006, Omondi is accused of filling up his bathtub in his Fullerton apartment and intentionally drowning Richie. He is accused of then removing his son’s lifeless body and leaving him on the bed for two hours.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., Omondi is accused of driving to the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) to tell them about his son.
Officers from FPD went to Omondi’s home and found Richie dead in the bed, under the covers, with his head on the pillow. The pillow was still wet from the victim being placed there after being drowned.
The problem is not that this father didn't have enough time with his son. THE PROBLEM IS THAT HE HAD ANY TIME AT ALL. If he had NO time, then maybe this child would still be alive.
http://www.vancouverite.com/2009/08/california-dad-on-trial-over-drowning-son-6-in-bathtub/
California dad on trial over drowning son, 6 in bathtub
SANTA ANA – A father faces trial for murdering his 6-year-old son by drowning him in a bathtub after becoming angry that his wages would be garnished to support his son and ex-wife.
Gideon Walter Omondi, 38, of Fullerton, is charged with one felony count of murder and one felony count of attempted murder.
He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life if convicted.
Opening statements are scheduled to begin Thursday.
Omondi moved to the United States in 2002 from Kenya to attend the California State University in Fullerton.
In 2004, his wife and young son, Richie Omondi, also moved to California to join him.
The defendant, who was illegally working several jobs while on a student visa, is accused of wanting to send his wife and son back to Kenya claiming it was too expensive to support a family in Orange County.
When his wife refused, Omondi is accused of filing for divorce. After the divorce, Omondi and his ex-wife were granted joint custody. Omondi is accused of becoming angry that his wages would be garnished to support his ex-wife and son.
On Jan. 6, 2006, Omondi is accused of becoming angry following a family court hearing.
He is accused of driving with his son to a desolate stretch of highway near Bakersfield with the intention of murdering Richie and killing himself.
Omondi is accused of parking the car on the side of the road, dousing the trunk of his BMW sedan with gasoline, and closing himself and his son in the trunk with matches in his pocket with the intention of setting the trunk on fire.
A passing California Highway Patrol officer noticed the car and stopped to check on it, believing it had been abandoned. The officer observed shoes outside of the trunk of the car and opened the trunk, finding the defendant and his son inside.
Omondi is accused of claiming that the pair had been sleeping. The officer allowed the defendant to leave but documented the contact.
On Sept. 8, 2006, Omondi, who had custody of his son for the weekend, is accused of picking up 6-year-old Richie from day care.
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2006, Omondi is accused of filling up his bathtub in his Fullerton apartment and intentionally drowning Richie. He is accused of then removing his son’s lifeless body and leaving him on the bed for two hours.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., Omondi is accused of driving to the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) to tell them about his son.
Officers from FPD went to Omondi’s home and found Richie dead in the bed, under the covers, with his head on the pillow. The pillow was still wet from the victim being placed there after being drowned.
Dad admits stabbing 2 daughters to death in failed abduction (Corona, California)
Dad AMADO ESQUEDA has pleaded guilty to stabbing to death his two daughters, ages 6 and 2 months, earlier this year. Mom was also stabbed, but survived. The parents were "estranged" when Dad walked into her residence and threatened to abduct the six year old. He then started stabbing her, and then attacked the baby and the mom. Another grim reminder that would-be father abductors are not usually looking for quality bonding time.
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_webplea.1ee5230.html
Corona dad admits killing young daughters
10:59 PM PDT on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By SONJA BJELLAND
The Press-Enterprise
A mother who witnessed her husband stab their two young daughters to death earlier this year stood in court Wednesday and asked why.
Irene Salcido, who was also stabbed, said she was confused and only got up to be in court when her estranged husband, Amado Esqueda, 39, pleaded guilty and was sentenced.
"I want to look at you in the eyes and ask you why," Salcido said in Spanish.
She said she receives letters from him now but does not get an answer.
"I forgive him for my physical injuries, but my injuries to my soul, I'll never forgive him for that," she said through a court translator.
Esqueda pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering the children and attempting to murder Salcido. Superior Court Judge Janice McIntyre sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
On the morning of May 9, Esqueda walked in to his former residence on Via Paraiso in Corona where his wife, and daughters Casandra, 6, and Natalie, 2 months, lived, according to court records.
Esqueda stood at the bedroom door with Casandra. He yelled at his wife that he was going to take his daughter with him. Salcido told him to not take the girl and then Esqueda took a knife from his pocket and stabbed his daughter.
He then approached the bed where Salcido was sleeping with her infant daughter and he began stabbing Natalie.
Esqueda then stabbed Salcido as she tried to stop him from stabbing their child.
Salcido got out of bed and followed Esqueda, who then stabbed each daughter several more times.
Esqueda then stabbed himself and jumped over the stair railing to the living room.
Police found a bloody knife at the grisly crime scene.
Deputy Public Defender Aimee Vierra said Esqueda did not want his daughters left behind if he committed suicide.
"From the moment he awoke from that delusion he has been very sorrowful," Vierra said.
She said Esqueda always wanted to plead guilty. By pleading guilty and not taking the case to trial, Esqueda was able to receive life in prison because the district attorney's office had not yet determined if it would seek the death penalty, she said.
"So you've agreed to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole," Judge McIntyre asked Esqueda.
"Yes," he said through a translator.
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_webplea.1ee5230.html
Corona dad admits killing young daughters
10:59 PM PDT on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By SONJA BJELLAND
The Press-Enterprise
A mother who witnessed her husband stab their two young daughters to death earlier this year stood in court Wednesday and asked why.
Irene Salcido, who was also stabbed, said she was confused and only got up to be in court when her estranged husband, Amado Esqueda, 39, pleaded guilty and was sentenced.
"I want to look at you in the eyes and ask you why," Salcido said in Spanish.
She said she receives letters from him now but does not get an answer.
"I forgive him for my physical injuries, but my injuries to my soul, I'll never forgive him for that," she said through a court translator.
Esqueda pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering the children and attempting to murder Salcido. Superior Court Judge Janice McIntyre sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
On the morning of May 9, Esqueda walked in to his former residence on Via Paraiso in Corona where his wife, and daughters Casandra, 6, and Natalie, 2 months, lived, according to court records.
Esqueda stood at the bedroom door with Casandra. He yelled at his wife that he was going to take his daughter with him. Salcido told him to not take the girl and then Esqueda took a knife from his pocket and stabbed his daughter.
He then approached the bed where Salcido was sleeping with her infant daughter and he began stabbing Natalie.
Esqueda then stabbed Salcido as she tried to stop him from stabbing their child.
Salcido got out of bed and followed Esqueda, who then stabbed each daughter several more times.
Esqueda then stabbed himself and jumped over the stair railing to the living room.
Police found a bloody knife at the grisly crime scene.
Deputy Public Defender Aimee Vierra said Esqueda did not want his daughters left behind if he committed suicide.
"From the moment he awoke from that delusion he has been very sorrowful," Vierra said.
She said Esqueda always wanted to plead guilty. By pleading guilty and not taking the case to trial, Esqueda was able to receive life in prison because the district attorney's office had not yet determined if it would seek the death penalty, she said.
"So you've agreed to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole," Judge McIntyre asked Esqueda.
"Yes," he said through a translator.
Dad flips out over 4-year-old's blue shirt (St. Paul, Minnesota)
Dad KENNY T. JACKSON was allegedly high on drugs when he flipped out because his 4-year-old son was wearing a blue shirt--the color of a rival gang. So he ripped the shirt off, hit the boy, abused two other children present, and started "destroying the house" where the stepfather lived. Gee, hard to tell why the mom left Jackson and married someone else, isn't it?
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/55962297.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUl
4-year-old's shirt sets dad on rampage
Police say the St. Paul man, 30, was on drugs and enraged because his son was wearing blue -- a rival gang's color.
By SARAH LEMAGIE, Star Tribune
Last update: August 28, 2009 - 9:44 PM
A St. Paul man is charged with a gross misdemeanor after he allegedly ripped a shirt off his four-year-old son and hit the boy for wearing a rival gang's color.
Kenny T. Jackson, 30, was charged with malicious punishment of a child in Ramsey County District Court, according to a criminal complaint dated Wednesday.
St. Paul police arrested Jackson on Tuesday afternoon after they responded to a 911 call from a home in the 500 block of Sherburne Avenue, the complaint said.
The unnamed caller, who said he was Jackson's stepfather, reported that Jackson was on drugs and "destroying the house." The stepfather said he was hiding in a bedroom because Jackson was yelling and throwing things, and he was afraid.
The caller said Jackson was angry because he is reportedly a Bloods gang member, and his son had been wearing a blue shirt, the color of a rival gang.
Jackson was breaking things in the house when police arrived, the complaint said. He fled on foot and tried to hide in the truck of a car but was apprehended.
Police found the boy shirtless, scratched and crying. A 5-year-old in the house said Jackson had "whooped" the boy and two other children. Another child said the man was angry because the kids were wearing blue clothes, and that they couldn't eat because they were scared.
When questioned, Jackson denied the allegations and asked for an attorney, the complaint said.
On Thursday, a judge ordered Jackson not to contact the 4-year-old, according to Paul Gustafson, a spokesman for the Ramsey County attorney's office.
Court records indicate that Jackson was ordered last month to serve time in the county workhouse for a probation violation stemming from a 2003 drug conviction, Gustafson said.
Jackson has a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 10.
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/55962297.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUl
4-year-old's shirt sets dad on rampage
Police say the St. Paul man, 30, was on drugs and enraged because his son was wearing blue -- a rival gang's color.
By SARAH LEMAGIE, Star Tribune
Last update: August 28, 2009 - 9:44 PM
A St. Paul man is charged with a gross misdemeanor after he allegedly ripped a shirt off his four-year-old son and hit the boy for wearing a rival gang's color.
Kenny T. Jackson, 30, was charged with malicious punishment of a child in Ramsey County District Court, according to a criminal complaint dated Wednesday.
St. Paul police arrested Jackson on Tuesday afternoon after they responded to a 911 call from a home in the 500 block of Sherburne Avenue, the complaint said.
The unnamed caller, who said he was Jackson's stepfather, reported that Jackson was on drugs and "destroying the house." The stepfather said he was hiding in a bedroom because Jackson was yelling and throwing things, and he was afraid.
The caller said Jackson was angry because he is reportedly a Bloods gang member, and his son had been wearing a blue shirt, the color of a rival gang.
Jackson was breaking things in the house when police arrived, the complaint said. He fled on foot and tried to hide in the truck of a car but was apprehended.
Police found the boy shirtless, scratched and crying. A 5-year-old in the house said Jackson had "whooped" the boy and two other children. Another child said the man was angry because the kids were wearing blue clothes, and that they couldn't eat because they were scared.
When questioned, Jackson denied the allegations and asked for an attorney, the complaint said.
On Thursday, a judge ordered Jackson not to contact the 4-year-old, according to Paul Gustafson, a spokesman for the Ramsey County attorney's office.
Court records indicate that Jackson was ordered last month to serve time in the county workhouse for a probation violation stemming from a 2003 drug conviction, Gustafson said.
Jackson has a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 10.
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