23-06-2025
ACSO: Infant injured, Waynesboro man charged with child abuse
A Waynesboro man suspected of injuring an infant was recently arrested by the Augusta County Sheriff's Office.
Bryce Cowett, 34, is charged with one count of felony abuse and neglect of a child, a press release said.
On April 17, the sheriff's office was contacted regarding an infant who had suspicious injuries, including numerous rib fractures and a broken arm. An investigation, in conjunction with Child Protective Services (CPS), was then initiated.
The sheriff's office said that medical personnel and family members were interviewed in an effort to determine whether the infant's injuries were the result of an accident or abuse. On June 16, Cowett, the child's father, was arrested.
He is being held at Middle River Regional Jail in Verona without bond.
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