MC man jailed for alleged abuse of toddler

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A Marion County man, 30-year-old Ivan Froit of Flippin, is being held in the Marion County jail in connection with the alleged abuse of his 2-year-old son by striking him on multiple occasions.

According to the probable cause affidavit, on July 30, a 2-year-old male was treated at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock. ACH medical records indicate the toddler had an abrasion and swelling to the upper lip, bruising to his cheeks, chin, forehead, temple and under both eyes and left ear, with swelling and bruising of the scalp just above the left ear.

The child’s mother told authorities she received the toddler back from his biological father, identified as Froit, on July 28. Froit told the child’s mother the 2-year-old had fallen while at the playground. The child had been in Froit’s care for two weeks.

A physician with Arkansas Children’s Hospital said the number and locations of the bruising would not be accounted for by a playground fall. Instead, the physician said the injuries suggest being struck on multiple occasions.

The doctor noted there is no specific pattern to suggest a particular implement versus a hand or fist. She said the appearance of the bruising indicates the event(s) occurred within the last few days.

Law enforcement responded to the toddler’s home within 15 minutes of him being picked up from his father. Online court documents indicate authorities had been searching for Froit since last week.

Online jail records indicate Froit was booked into the Marion County Detention Center Wednesday afternoon. He is charged with a felony count of second-degree domestic battery. His bond is set at $50,000.

The case is being investigated by the Flippin Police Department and Arkansas State Police.

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