COLDWTER, MI (WTVB) – A Batavia Township man has entered into a plea agreement with the Branch County Prosecutor’s Office in a child abuse case which involved biting.
25-year old Jeremy Cook entered a no contest plea to a reduced charge of fourth degree child abuse last week in Branch County District Court.
In exchange for his plea, prosecutors will dismiss a charge of lying to police officers.
Cook was accused of biting his 6-year old son on his neck January 10, 2019.
According to court documents, he initially told troopers he was playing a game about werewolves and vampires with the youngster and accidentally bit his son because he twitched. He later recanted his story and told investigators he disciplined the boy for taking his vape pipe.
Troopers said the boy told a child protective services worker about the alleged incident.
Cook was originally arraigned for third degree child abuse.
He is scheduled to be sentenced May 6, 2019.
