CLEARFIELD – A 28-year-old Clearfield man, Robert J. Misho, has been accused of assaulting a 2-year-old child, announced District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. today.
On Wednesday Patrolman Nathan J. Curry of the Clearfield Borough police filed a criminal complaint against Misho. He charged Misho with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, M1; simple assault, M1; and recklessly endangering another person, M2.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, police were dispatched to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital emergency room due to the report of an alleged assault. Upon arrival police observed a large bruise at the top of the alleged victim’s forehead, which extended from the right to left temple.
Police observed several large red marks with bruising on the left side of the alleged victim’s cheek area. Police observed marks and bruising to her left ear area.
Additionally, police observed that the alleged victim had sustained several red marks and bruising to the right side of her head. Police observed that she had several bruises on her body.
The alleged victim’s injuries were determined to potentially cause permanent brain damage or death. She was transported to another hospital due to the extent of her injuries, according to the affidavit.
Upon further investigation, police found that Misho had allegedly struck the victim on the face and head area. He allegedly caused her to fall into a crib, then into the wall and to the floor where she began crying.
Shaw stated that on Wednesday Misho was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James L. Hawkins, and his bail was set at $50,000. Misho is currently incarcerated in the Clearfield County Jail; his preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 29.
Shaw stated that he was very pleased with the investigative efforts of the Clearfield Borough police. Shaw also noted that complaints of this nature are extremely troubling and every effort must be made to identify, investigate and prosecute child abusers.
Anyone with knowledge of a crime is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site at “www.ClearfieldDA.org” and selecting “Report A Crime.”