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Sheriff Walter reports a Sikeston man was arrested on child abuse charges.

Wayne Allen Hood (44) has been charged with the class C felony, Abuse of a Child.

Sheriff Walter states that on March 17, 2016, a detective with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office began investigating allegations that, within the last year, Hood was responsible for abuse-related injuries to a child under his care.

A witness to the abuse/injuries, came forward with the information to the proper authorities. Documentation provided by the witness showed multiple injuries to the child over a period of time.

Hood was interviewed and admitted to discipline and play wrestling, as the contributing causes for the injuries. Hood also admitted to using a belt to discipline the juvenile. The child sustained a bleeding laceration to the ear and bruising to the face, ear, back and buttock.

The child has since been removed from Hood’s care.

On May 2, 2016, Hood was arrested and on May 3, 2016, a warrant was issued for Abuse or Neglect of a Child. Bond was set by the court at $15,000 with an order to have no contact with the minor victim.