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Dad Of 4 Charged With Infant Son's Death: PA State Police Gettysburg

A 36-year-old dad of four has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his infant son, the Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, June 30.

Nick Despines who has been charged in connection with the death of his 5-month-old son, Pennsylvania State Police say.  

Nick Despines who has been charged in connection with the death of his 5-month-old son, Pennsylvania State Police say.  

Photo Credit: Facebook/Nick Despines @nick.despines

Nicholas "Nick" Anthony Despines, of New Oxford, was charged with a felony for Endangering the Welfare of Children when a Parent, Guardian, or Other Commits the Offense, as detailed in court documents. 

The charge is in connection with the death of his 5-month-old son on South Street in McSherrystown Borough which happened on Feb. 22, 2024, according to PSP Gettysburg Trooper Beck.

Despines was arrested on June 24 and his preliminary arraignment was held that day at 1:45 p.m. before Judge Christopher A. Snyder, as detailed in his latest docket. He has been held in the Adams County Jail after failing to post $25,000 bail. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled before the same judge at 11 a.m. on July 3.

He has three other young children according to his social media. 

He also has a criminal record which includes retail theft, drug offenses, disorderly conduct engaging in fighting, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and public drunkenness — all misdemeanor and summary charges with completed sentences before his youngest child's death. 

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