He lied to doctors about his 3-year-old nephew’s head injuries, Kennewick police say. Now he’s in jail
A Kennewick man is in jail after taking his toddler nephew to a hospital Wednesday morning with significant injuries to his head and face.
Octavio Flores, 20, of Kennewick, was put in charge of the 3-year-old while the boy’s parents were out of town, said Sgt. Aaron Clem. Flores allegedly assaulted the child and then brought him into Trios Southridge Hospital.
When a doctor asked how the child was hurt, police said Flores lied. The doctor realized the injuries couldn’t have happened the way Flores said and called police.
After police interviewed Flores, he allegedly admitted to hurting the toddler. He was arrested on suspicion of second degree child assault.
The boy’s injuries were significant but not life threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery.
Cameron Probert: 509-582-1402; Twitter: @cameroncprobert
This story was originally published September 19, 2018 at 1:59 PM.