Suspect wanted for abuse of 7-month-old baby, and girlfriend
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Shreveport Police Department says they are searching for a suspect who violently abused a his girlfriend with a dumbbell and injured her 7-month-old baby.
On February 20, patrol officers were dispatched to a local hospital where they found a woman receiving treatment for her injuries. The victim reported that her live-in boyfriend, Rodriques Strickland, came home intoxicated and assaulted her multiple times using his fists and household items, including a weighted dumbbell.
'Disturbingly, the victim was holding their 7-month-old son during the attack, and at some point, Strickland's fist struck the infant. A family member later took the baby to receive medical attention for his injuries, which were determined to be non-life-threatening.'
Shreveport Police Department's Domestic Violence Detectives said they observed multiple swollen areas and a small gash on the victim's forehead. The infant sustained a bruised left eye.
As a result of the investigation, warrants have been issued for Strickland's arrest on the following charges:
Domestic Abuse Battery Committed with a Dangerous Weapon
Domestic Abuse Battery – Child Endangerment Law
Cruelty to Juveniles
Anyone with information on Strickland's whereabouts is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.
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