Hannibal man arrested for felony abuse or neglect after 1-year-old with broken bones is examined at hospital
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Nov. 23 for felony abuse or neglect of a child by causing serious physical injury.
The investigation began Tuesday, Nov. 22 when Hannibal Police Department detectives were notified by the Marion County Children’s Division that a 1-year-old had been examined at Hannibal Regional Hospital on Monday, then transferred to a St. Louis area hospital for broken bones and other potential serious injuries.
Terrell A. Clay, 21, of Hannibal was determined to be the caregiver of the child when the recent injuries had occurred. According to medical professionals, the 1-year-old was recovering from old injuries that had not been previously tended to by medical personnel.
The 10th Judicial Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Wednesday, Nov. 23 for Clay.
His bond was set at $100,000. He remains in the Marion County Jail.
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