Clarksville Police have Man in Custody Charged with Child Abuse and Deglect

Clarksville, TN – A 19 year old man was charged with Child Abuse after a 2 year was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and had unexplained injuries.

On February 8th, 2012, around midnight, a 24 year old woman took her two year child to the hospital for treatment of a possible allergic reaction. During the course of the treatment, other injuries such as bruising all over the body and  burns were found on the child. The Clarksville Police Department and Child Services were notified.

An investigation by  Detective Gillespie revealed the injuries occurred when the mother was absent and the child was in the care of a 19 year old, Keith Hunter who is a friend and has been living with the mother and child since the end of December.

The injuries to the child were found to be consistent with a slap or other disciplinary measures.

The lead investigator is Detective Howard Gillespie.

Keith Hunter

Name: Keith Dewayne Hunter (B/M)

DOB: 12/20/92
Given Address: Winters Court, Clarksville, TN
Arresting Officer: Howard Gillespie
Charged With: Child Abuse/Neglect
Booked Into: Montgomery County Jail
Bond: $50,000.