Berks Man Throws 4-Month-Old Child To Ground During Argument With GF, State Police Say

A Berks County man has been charged with seriously injuring a 4-month-old baby who he threw to the ground during an argument with his girlfriend, State Police said.

A Berks County man has been charged for leaving a 4-month-old baby with serious injuries, authorities said.
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Nicole Acosta

12/06/2021 9:54 a.m.

Troopers responded to the 7000 block of Lancaster Avenue in Tulpehocken Township around 11:30 p.m. Friday, Pennsylvania State Police said.

Scott Albrecht, and his 40-year-old girlfriend, were arguing while Albrecht was holding the baby, state police said.

He then threw the baby to the ground, causing serious injuries to the baby's head, according to state police.

The victim was taken to Penn State Hershey Medical Center for further evaluation, authorities said.

Albrecht was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment.

The investigation is ongoing.

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