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Fargo man charged with child abuse after 5-year-old reports choking
Fargo man faces felony child abuse charge after 5-year-old claims father choked him
In brief
Fargo man faces felony child abuse charge after 5-year-old claims father choked him Fargo man charged with felony child abuse after 5-year-old reports being choked Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Fargo man charged
Devan Grover, 31, faces felony child abuse charge after 5-year-old reports being choked.
“The child said he had been choked, strangled, and slapped.”
Child reports injuries
The child described facial injuries consistent with strangulation and told medical providers his father caused them.
“The child also told the medical provider his father caused the injuries.”
Mother's concerns
The child's mother reported the father has a drinking problem and becomes violent when intoxicated.
“The child's mother told police the father disciplined the child through spanking, and said the father has a drinking problem and can become violent while intoxicated”
Father denies involvement
Grover denied causing injuries during police interview and appeared to be drinking.
“Grover denied causing any injury to the child when interviewed by police, saying he did not know what had happened”
Child help contact
If you suspect child abuse, contact Childhelp at 1-800-422-4453 for support.
What it means
Fargo man charged with felony child abuse after 5-year-old reports being choked
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