NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Friday, March 26, 2004
 

HPD MAKE ARREST IN CHILD ABUSE CASE.

On Thursday March 25, 2004, The Hartford Police Department responded to The Connecticut Children's Medical Center on a report of possible child abuse. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers discovered a five (5) month old female infant with severe injuries to her head and body.

The Hartford Police Youth Services Division responded to continue the investigation. Detectives Christopher R. Arace and Dixon Vega learned that the five (5) month old infant was left in the care of her biological father earlier that day while the infant's mother went to work. While in the care of her biological father, the five (5) month old infant sustained injuries to her forehead, both eyes, left cheek, right cheek, right side of head, right ear, chest, left arm, both thighs, and possible internal injuries. The injuries were characterized by medical personnel as "serious physical injuries" and consistent with those commonly sustained by physical abuse. The infant was admitted into the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and listed in stable condition.

Detectives Arace and Vega conducted a thorough investigation that resulted in the arrest of the infant's father, DAVID ORTIZ, 09-22-1980, 975 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT.  He was charged with Assault in the First Degree and Risk of Injury to a Minor. DAVID ORTIZ is currently being held on $500,000 bond.

Sergeant Steven A. DiBella Youth Services Division
(860) 527-7300 ext. 5254

 

Contact:   Nancy Mulroy, Public Information Officer, Hartford Police Department,  (860) 543-8746
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