A Hopkinsville man has been charged with criminal child abuse after allegedly striking a child in the face and head with a belt multiple times.
According to the Hopkinsville police report, a warrant for first-degree criminal child abuse was served against 35-year-old Darryne Hurt of Hopkinsville, alleging he struck a child under the age of 12 multiple times leaving large, raised red welts to their face, heads, arms and legs.
The shape and pattern of the injuries was reportedly consistent with a belt. Hurt was lodged in the Christian County Jail.