MARQUETTE, MI-- A West Branch Township man has been arrested for child abuse and torture.
Michigan State Police from the Negaunee Post say they investigated a case involving severe injury to a three-month-old baby. The infant was taken to Motts Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan for treatment. The victim has been released from the hospital and is in the care of family.
Troopers say Nicholas Racine, 27, is charged with torture and first-degree child abuse.
He remains lodged in the Marquette County Jail.
