Staff reports 7:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 11, 2016 7:30 am
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DOVER - A Gonic man waived arraignment on Wednesday in connection with his alleged assault of an infant child.
Ryan Hughes, 23, of 67 Ledgeview Drive, Gonic, is charged with first-degree assault for allegedly recklessly causing serious bodily injury to the four-month-old girl.
The infant suffered a broken collarbone. Hughes turned himself in to police on July 22 shortly after hearing there was a warrant for his arrest.
The incident occurred on July 12, with Rochester Police responding to Frisbie Memorial Hospital along with the state Division of Children Youth and Families.
The Class B felony is punishable by up to seven years in state prison.
Hughes remains free on personal recognizance.