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Evans dad allegedly abuses infant causing multiple fractures

By D.V. Wise,

2024-08-30

EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – An Evans man has been arrested for allegedly abusing his infant daughter.

Reports from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, say Samuel David Johnson caused multiple fractures on two different occasions this summer.

The first incident was on July 22nd, where authorities say Johnson squeezed his then 3-month-old daughter to make her stop crying resulting in 2 fractured ribs.

The second alleged incident happened August 23rd, where Johnson grabbed his now 4-month-old daughter by her arm causing it to fracture.

He was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree.

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Mary SCOTT

29d ago

Hevis a dirtbag

Brittany Hunter

08-31

So what happened to the first charge, but you going crazy over some guys stealing $37 from a business. This needed more attention & results than the $37 situation.

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