Batesville Herald Tribune, Batesville, Indiana

Local News

January 13, 2010

Batesville man charged with battery

A Batesville man has been charged in Ripley Circuit Court with battery on a child causing serious bodily injury.

“The charge stems from an incident involving his girlfriend’s 8-week-old baby Dec. 16 in Batesville,” said Batesville Police Chief Stan Holt.

At about 4:25 a.m. Bryan Herbert, 32, called 911 from 415 Herman St. and reported the boy swallowed a baby wipe and was having difficulty breathing.

Batesville Patrolman Chris Smith responded and rendered aid until Batesville EMS 10 arrived. The infant was transported to Margaret Mary Community Hospital and later air-lifted to Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, where he remained in the intensive care unit for a few days.

“The injuries were life threatening,” Holt said. “The injury to the baby was significant respiratory distress,” which required intubation, according to Ripley County Prosecutor Ric Hertel, who added, “My hope is that this baby makes a full recovery and has no lasting injuries or effects. Time will be the judge of that, though.”

The chief reported, “Detective Mike Benjamin and Lt. Gandy Browning spent the next several days interviewing witnesses and meeting with doctors.” The results of their investigation were handed over to Hertel, who filed the charge Dec. 22.

He explained, “Herbert will answer for the crime in Ripley Circuit Court. No hearing dates have been set as he is still currently incarcerated in Marion County,” Indianapolis, on unrelated charges.

If convicted of the battery charge, a Class B felony, Herbert could face up to 20 years in prison, Holt said.

Text Only
Local News
Featured Ads
AP Video
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout Video of Ga. Man Who Killed Girl Released Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9 Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House' Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo. Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Seasonal Content
Hyperlocal Search
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Popular Searches
Powered by Local.com
Parade
Magazine
Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.