BAKERSFIELD, CA - A Ridgecrest man was convicted Tuesday of felony child abuse after a Kern County jury found him guilty of abusing his 2-year-old son.
The Kern County District Attorney's office says Edward Czajka was seen hitting and slamming his son in front of their Ridgecrest home Oct. 19, 2013. Several witnesses reportedly observed Czajka harming the child, with one calling police for help. The DA's office says the 911 operator heard the child screaming in the background during the call.
Czajka is scheduled for sentencing Nov. 20. If convicted, he faces a possible sentence of six years in prison.
The Kern County District Attorney's office says Edward Czajka was seen hitting and slamming his son in front of their Ridgecrest home Oct. 19, 2013. Several witnesses reportedly observed Czajka harming the child, with one calling police for help. The DA's office says the 911 operator heard the child screaming in the background during the call.
Czajka is scheduled for sentencing Nov. 20. If convicted, he faces a possible sentence of six years in prison.