Nettleton man arrested on child abuse charges

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An 8-month-old baby is recovering in a Memphis hospital after Itawamba County Deputies say she has injuries that show she was “violently shaken.”

Dennis Spencer, Jr., 26, is accused of shaking his girlfriend’s daughter and is charged with Felonious Child Abuse with Serious Bodily harm.

Investigators say Spencer is believed to have shaken the child early Monday morning at his home.

Spencer alerted emergency responders to the child’s injuries, according to investigators.

Sheriff Chris Dickinson said Spencer initially claimed the injuries were sustained during a fall.

Spencer’s bond is set $500,000.

Due to the infant’s injuries being life-threatening, Dickinson said Spencer could face more serious charges in the coming days.