Ellenville police arrest man accused of assaulting 3-year-old

When officers arrived, they say they found a 3-year-old boy with several abrasions on his face. Investigators say the boy was bleeding from his ear and that officers noticed a shoe print on his head.

News 12 Staff

Jul 9, 2022, 1:52 AM

Updated 882 days ago

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Ellenville police have arrested a man they say assaulted a 3-year-old child.
Police say they responded to a medical call at a home on David Street on July 3.
When officers arrived, they say they found a 3-year-old boy with several abrasions on his face. Investigators say the boy was bleeding from his ear and that officers noticed a shoe print on his head.
The boy was taken the hospital.
Police arrested 23-year-old Markis Herrara and charged him with two counts of felony assault. He remains in Orange County Jail and has a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.