Cops: AZ Man 'Recklessly Handled' Baby

A man was arrested on numerous charges after allegedly assaulting a baby and another Merrimack resident at the Maple Ridge Apartment Complex.

Chase Mariscal, 20, of West Desert Grass Lane in Tucson, AZ, was arrested on Oct. 1, 2015, on two counts of attempted second-degree assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, and two counts of reckless conduct.

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Earlier today, police were called to the complex for a report of an assault.

A caller reported to 911 that Mariscal had allegedly assaulted a 7-week old infant. Police headed to the home at around 2:30 a.m. and met with the baby’s mother. Police secured her and the baby until Merrimack Fire and Rescue teams arrived at the scene.

“After a brief investigation, it was determined Mariscal had recklessly handled the infant on two separate occasions, one time resulting in the infant falling into a piece of furniture and onto the floor,” according to Lt. Denise I. Roy. “It was also learned Mariscal had assaulted another member of the household during this altercation.”

The baby was transported to Elliot Hospital for treatment.

Mariscal was taken into custody and arraigned later in the day, according to police.

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