NORTH VERNON, Ind. – After a four-day investigation, the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) on Monday arrested Buddy Woods, 22, of North Vernon, on several charges for child abuse and drugs.
The inquiry started last Thursday when Child Protective Services contacted JCSO and told them that a two-month-old female was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Detectives interviewed witnesses and collected evidence that led to the suspect being taken into custody.
Woods was taken to Jennings County Jail and charged with battery of a juvenile under the age of 14 resulting in serious bodily injury, neglect of a dependent, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.
