ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Armando Maciel, 48, for causing physical harm to a disabled 3-year-old, according to court records.
DCFS was assigned to investigate a safety plan involving three children, ages 8,5 and 3 years old, on November 15, 2024. Maciel told authorities he no longer wanted to be a part of the plan, court records show.
class="wp-block-image size-large">Armando Maciel. Photo: Winnebago County Jail
When the 3-year-old was taken to be examined by a nurse, the child had several visible injuries. The practitioner determined the injuries were consistent with abuse.
Police reported that Maciel had tied up and attacked the disabled 3-year-old. He is also accused of abusing the other two children as well.
Maciel was booked into the Winnebago County Jail on May 21st.
He is charged with aggravated battery of a child while causing bodily harm and domestic battery while causing physical contact.
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