Man facing cruelty charges

Baby will require surgery following abuse

WELSH - A man is facing cruelty charges after an 8-month-old was discovered to have two broken bones and several bruises.

Welsh Police Chief Marcus Crochet said the department responded to a 911 call Monday on N. Kennedy Street regarding an injured baby. The child was immediately transported to an area hospital. Officers at the scene were given conflicting stores about who was with the baby when the injuries occurred.

The hospital informed authorities that the child presented with two broken bones in its left arm, which would require surgery, as well as several bruises and a large lump on its head.

The baby’s 2-year-old sibling was also examined, and that child had a busted lip.

Strody Richard, 20, of Jennings, was placed under arrest for second degree cruelty to a juvenile and cruelty to a juvenile. He was booked into the parish jail. Welsh police anticipate more arrests in the case.