Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced the arrest of Christopher Verdin (B/M, 22 of Houma, La.), for Cruelty to a Juvenile – with Force/Violence & Second Degree Cruelty to a Juvenile (Felony).
On Saturday, February 2nd, 2019, shortly before 5:00 p.m., Thibodaux Police Department officers responded to the 300 block of E. Park Drive, in reference to a medical emergency of a 7 month old child not breathing.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the infant was breathing, but it was extremely labored and irregular. The infant’s upper portion of its face was also bruised and swollen. The infant was immediately taken to a local hospital by Acadian Ambulance Services, while an investigation ensued.
Christopher Verdin was the adult present and in charge of the infant and two other juveniles at the residence, while the mother was at work. Mr. Verdin was questioned on scene about the incident, at which time he provided limited information. Due to officers suspecting foul play, Mr. Verdin was detained and detectives were called to the scene.
Through investigation, detectives learned that Mr. Verdin has an anger problem and became enraged while watching the children. As a result, Mr. Verdin physically harmed the 7 month old infant, causing life threating injuries. Due to the injury sustained to the infant, the child was air lifted to Children’s Hospital, where the infant is currently in stable condition.
Mr. Verdin was subsequently arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, where he remains on a $300,000.00 Bond.
