Bexar County deputies say a 21-year-old relative is in custody after an infant suffered a broken femur on May 15 at approximately 10:36 p.m. Investigators allege the child was injured when a family member pressed on the infant's leg, causing the bone to fracture. The sheriff's office identified the person arrested as 21-year-old Jonathan Moreno and said he was taken into custody that evening.
What The Sheriff’s Office Says Happened
According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report that an infant had sustained a broken femur and concluded that a family member "forcibly pressed" on the child's bone, causing the injury. The post identifies 21-year-old Jonathan Moreno as the relative who allegedly caused the fracture and states that deputies arrested him and placed him into custody on May 15. In the same post, the sheriff's office urges caregivers who feel overwhelmed to reach out to a trusted family member or local law enforcement before a situation escalates.
Charge And Legal Context
The sheriff's post lists the offense as an injury-to-a-child charge. Under Texas law, intentionally or knowingly causing serious bodily injury to a child can be prosecuted as a first-degree felony. Texas Penal Code §22.04 outlines the offense and penalties, with intentional serious-bodily-injury cases carrying a punishment range of 5 to 99 years or life in prison. Locally, cases of this kind are handled by Bexar County's Child Abuse Unit and the Civil Child Abuse and Neglect Section, which address criminal and civil matters involving alleged harm to children.
Investigation, Data And Reporting Concerns
Cases involving suspected child injury are often investigated by law enforcement in partnership with child-protection agencies, and statewide data indicate that abuse and near-fatalities remain an ongoing concern. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services publishes annual reports that track child-maltreatment trends and near-fatality numbers across the state. Anyone with concerns about a child's safety can contact the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or through its website to make a report or seek help.
