Clearfield man facing multiple charges for abusing 3-month-old infant

CLEARFIELD, Pa (WJAC) — A 24-year-old Clearfield man is facing child abuse charges after multiple fractures were discovered on a 3-month-old infant, according to Lawrence Township police.

Police say that Children and Youth Services (CYS) reported the incident to officers after faculty members at Penn Highlands Pediatrics in Clearfield noticed multiple leg fractures on the infant.

The incident reportedly occurred on Dec. 6 at a home along the 1100 block of Willow Drive in Clearfield.

Upon further examination of the child at UPMC Children's Hospital, other fractures to the infant's legs and ribs were also discovered.

Police investigation determined that the infant received the injuries as a result of the man being too rough with the child while changing its diaper.

The man was identified as John Uceda-Drumm of Clearfield.

Uceda-Drumm faces several charges including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

He is currently being housed at Clearfield County jail.

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