Police say 3-month-old child hospitalized as investigation leads to arrest on domestic assault charges.
Nashua, NH – A 36-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say a 3-month-old infant suffered serious injuries in a case that began with a state child welfare notification. The arrest followed a rapid investigation by local detectives, culminating in eight counts of first-degree assault tied to domestic violence.
Key Points
- 36-year-old Drew Babcock arrested on eight felony assault charges
- Investigation began after DCYF reported serious injuries to a 3-month-old infant
- Suspect held without bail ahead of court arraignment Monday
The Nashua Police Department said it received a notification from the Department of Children, Youth and Families on March 13 regarding an infant with significant injuries. Detectives assigned to the Special Investigations Division launched an inquiry to determine how the injuries occurred.
According to investigators, evidence developed during the case led to Drew Babcock, of Nashua, as the alleged cause of the child’s injuries. Detectives subsequently obtained an arrest warrant charging him with eight counts of first-degree assault – domestic violence, each classified as a Class A felony.
Court proceedings and custody status
Babcock was taken into custody on March 13 and held without bail. He is scheduled to appear for arraignment at the 9th Circuit – District Division – Nashua Court on Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Officials have not released additional details about the infant’s condition.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Nashua Police Department Crime Line at (603) 589-1665.