# 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
- Title: Fargo man charged with child abuse after 5-year-old reports…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/18/fargo-man-charged-with-felony-child-abuse-after-5-year-old-reports-being-choked
- Published: 2026-09-18T17:53:42.175+00:00
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- Topics: fargo, child abuse, 5-year-old, devan grover, cass county, child help, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Fargo man charged with felony child abuse after 5-year-old reports being choked