Friday night at approximately 7:00, the Clarkson Police Department and Grayson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 200 block of West Main Street, in Clarkson, on the report of a domestic violence situation.
Upon Clarkson Police Officer Dylan Bohn, Clarkson Police Chief Buck Meredith, Grayson County Sgt. Fred Norder, and Deputies Kelsey Overton and Brandon Rafferty arriving on the scene, they found that 33-year-old Andrew Hale, of Leitchfield, was intoxicated and had physically attacked his girlfriend by kicking her and striking her in the head.
Hale’s girlfriend left the room after the assault. She then heard a loud “clap” and screaming after Hale struck her three-year-old child, police said.
According to authorities, the toddler had “obvious” injuries, as the child displayed redness, swelling and scratches to the face, neck and ear. Police said Hale struck the toddler in the head because he was playing with a cell phone, instead of playing with toys.
Hale was arrested and charged with criminal abuse of a child under the age of 12, domestic violence assault and endangering the welfare of a minor. He is lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center.
The incident began when Hale asked his girlfriend to drive him to Leitchfield to purchase more alcohol. When she refused, Hale said he’d drive himself, but his girlfriend would not allow him.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
