Alleged Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Child Abuse



A possible illegal immigrant is in custody after allegedly beating a 15 month old child. That child is now on life support at a Springfield hospital. 25-year-old Esvin Lopez Mendez is charged with first-degree assault and violation of U.S. Immigration Law. He's being held at the Jasper County Detention Center without bond. The victim is the daughter of Mendez's girlfriend. The 15-month-old girl and her 2-month-old brother are in protective custody.

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