Authorities say they have arrested a father who allegedly intentionally squeezed and fractured the ribs of his 1-month-old daughter.
Daniel Nixon, 25, of Pinellas Park, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release that the investigation started Tuesday when the infant was admitted to the hospital for digestive problems and a bruise on her leg.
Authorities say doctors found 20 rib fractures and bruising.
Nixon later told police that he squeezed the baby at least two times since June 19 because the child was crying and he was “frustrated.”
The infant’s medical information has not been disclosed.
Nixon faces a felony charge. He is being held in jail on a $100,000 bond.