The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man wanted in a violent domestic assault that left a six-month-old infant seriously injured.
Deputies said Willie Guyton III was taken into custody Monday, Sept. 22, at his workplace in Millport, Alabama, on warrants for domestic violence and felony child abuse. Investigators had been searching for Guyton since Sept. 18, when deputies responded to Baptist Memorial Hospital for a report of a domestic assault.
According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation determined Guyton attempted to physically assault his girlfriend and assaulted their six-month-old baby. The infant suffered a skull fracture and was transferred to Jackson for further treatment.
“This type of violence, especially against a defenseless child, is intolerable,” Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with this infant and her family. We are hoping for a speedy recovery.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office at 662-328-6788 or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151, or submit a tip through the P3-Tips app. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
