MAYFIELD, Ky. (WSIL) -- The Mayfield Police Department responded to a report of a suspected child abuse incident during the afternoon hours on November 9, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

Police said the victim had cigarette-type burns on his body. Authorities said they were diagnosed as first-degree burns by the hospital staff. The child was then released from the hospital with instructions for wound care.

Sherrod Shelton, 30, of Mayfield, was interviewed by police and then arrested. Shelton was taken to the McCracken County Jail. He was cited with Criminal Abuse 1st Degree for a Child 12 or Under.

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