Fargo: Felony Child Abuse Charge After Christmas Eve

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is facing a felony child abuse charge after a reported family argument on Christmas Eve.

Jayden Alan Dahl, of Fargo, is charged with felony child abuse, according to court documents.

Christmas Eve Incident Alleged

According to the complaint, the incident happened on Christmas Eve.

Court records describe a family argument that turned physical.

Documents allege Dahl threw a juvenile male to the ground.

The complaint also alleges Dahl slapped the juvenile in the face several times.

The brief court summary provided to TRF News did not list the juvenile’s age.

No other details were released in the short description of the case.

Dahl now faces a felony-level child abuse charge in Fargo.

The case is expected to move through the court process in Cass County.

North Dakota’s child abuse and neglect laws are outlined in the state code.

You can review North Dakota’s child abuse reporting and definitions here: Child Welfare Information Gateway (State laws overview).

For North Dakota’s general criminal code, see: North Dakota Century Code.

Formal court dates and conditions can be set at early hearings.

Prosecutors must prove the allegations in court.

As with any criminal case, the charge is an allegation.

The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

If you suspect child abuse, you can contact local law enforcement.

In North Dakota, mandated reporter information is available through the state.

For help, you can also contact the National Child Abuse Hotline.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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