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Father Intentionally Injures Baby, Benton County Sheriff’s Office Says

LOWELL (KFSM) — A father was arrested Friday (Sept 18) after the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a call that he had intentionally injured hi...

LOWELL (KFSM) -- A father was arrested Friday (Sept 18) after the Benton County Sheriff's Office received a call that he had intentionally injured his daughter, according to the sheriff's office.

Springdale police arrested Jacob Green, 20, at the request of the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Springdale Lt. Derek Wright said. Green is facing felony charges of aggravated assault on a family member and endangering the welfare of a minor.

Deputies said the incident happened around 3 p.m. at a home on Cow Face Road in Lowell. According to the family,  the baby, a one-month old girl, was taken to the hospital after Green slammed her into a foot stool. The family said the baby is okay.

Green was booked into the Benton County Jail Friday night (Sept. 18).  His bond has not yet been set.

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