Crime & Safety

Canton Man Charged in Child Abuse Case

An 8-week-old infant suffered three fractured ribs and a fractured ribs, police said.

A 33-year-old Canton man has been charged in the suspected abuse of his 8-week-old daughter, who reportedly suffered three fractured ribs and a fractured leg.

Vincent Joel French, 33, was charged with fourth-degree child abuse in 35th District Court Thursday, the Observer & Eccentric reports. He faces two misdemeanor domestic violence charges involving a 7-year-old child, according to the report.

The baby and two stepchildren, the 7-year-old and another child, age 9, have been removed from the home and placed in protective custody after the infant was injured last week.

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The 8-week-old is expected to recover.

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