Grundy County man out on pre-trial release arrested after allegedly beating 9-month-old son

CARBON HILL, Ill. — A Grundy County man who was out on pre-trial release on domestic battery charges was taken back into custody on Thursday for allegedly beating his 9-month-old son.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, 22-year-old Christopher Cruickshank has been charged with aggravated domestic battery and endangering the life of a child.

Deputies say the charges were handed down after a report was made at the sheriff’s office around 2:20 p.m. on Thursday by a woman who provided police video evidence that allegedly captured Cruickshank beating their 9-month-old son inside a home in the 600 block of West Judson Street, in Carbon Hill, on three separate occasions.

Authorities said at the time the video was taken, the child was allegedly in Cruickshank’s care, as he had visitation rights with the child.

Authorities reviewed the footage and charges against Cruickshank were then approved by the Grundy County State’s Attorney.

Grundy County deputies then took Cruickshank into custody at his home by 4:09 p.m. on Thursday.

Deputies said at the time of his arrest, Cruickshank was wearing a GPS ankle monitor, as he was out on pre-trial release stemming from a November arrest in Will County for three counts of domestic battery.

Alongside the investigation by Grundy County deputies, a seperate investigation into the incidents has been launched by the Department of Children and Family Services.

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