A Saginaw man is facing child-abuse charges after a toddler who had wandered through a south-side neighborhood, knocking on doors for help, led Michigan State Police troopers back to a nearby home, where a second young child was found alone and later showed signs of physical assault. Troopers say a 33-year-old caregiver was taken into custody at the scene.
According to the Detroit Free Press, troopers first came across the wandering child at the intersection of Parkside Court and St. Paul Drive on Saginaw's south side. The outlet reports that the toddler found inside the family home had been left unattended for more than an hour and that Michigan State Police investigators later determined the child had been punched, kicked, and strangled.
How troopers say the child was found
In a statement from the Michigan State Police, troopers said they contacted the children’s mother, who was not at home at the time, and moved the toddler to safety for evaluation. Officials said the child was initially found asleep and alone, but that a closer review revealed injuries investigators described as deliberate. The incident remains under active review.
Charges and court appearance
A 33-year-old man was arrested on child-abuse charges and has since been arraigned in Saginaw County’s 70th District Court, according to the Free Press report. Prosecutors and troopers have not released additional details as investigators continue to gather evidence.
Investigation remains open
Michigan State Police say the probe is ongoing and that more interviews and possible charges could follow. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or full charging documents while the investigation continues.
