Police: Injured child case leads to arrest of local man in Lewis County

NEW BREMEN- Local investigators say a 5-year-old who suffered injuries has led to the arrest of a local man.

Patrick M. Finley, 31, of New Bremen, NY was arrested Wednesday by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. He is officially charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

The charge stems from a joint investigation with the county’s CPS office. Officials say a mandated reporter contacted the child abuse hotline over a child who received injuries while under the proclaimed supervision of Finley.

Investigators determined the child suffered reported bruising on their body, along with an injury inside their mouth.

Finley was processed and is due to address his charge in New Bremen Town Court at a later date.

Details further describing the case were not revealed from authorities.

Image courtesy via the Lewis County Sheriff's Office.