Knox County Father Arrested for Child Abuse
KNOX CO., Ill. (KWQC) – A Henderson man and father was arrested after Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies found an unresponsive three-month-old infant. The child was transported by Life Flight to O.S.F. in Peoria and treated for injuries that investigators say were sustained from trauma.
Arrest and Charges
Treyshawn McClaren, 26 of Henderson, Ill. was taken into custody on Wednesday at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, according to a media release from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. McClaren was charged with aggravated battery to a child causing great bodily harm under 13, aggravated domestic battery, and endangering the health and welfare of a child. He was booked into the Knox county jail and awaited a detention hearing.
Legal Proceedings
On Thursday, the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office filed formal charges against McClaren and a petition to detain. He was placed on supervised release by the presiding judge and released from the Knox County Jail, according to the media release. McClaren’s preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.
Incident Details
The incident happened on Tuesday at approximately 5:01 p.m. when Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 102 W. South Street, Apartment #2, for an unresponsive three-month-old infant, deputies said.
Upon arrival, Henderson Fire first responders and deputies said they began C.P.R. on the infant. Galesburg Ambulance Hospital Services (GHAS) assisted at the scene and Life Flight was requested for transport of the infant.
First responders said they were able to get the child stabilized with C.P.R. and the infant’s heartbeat returned. The infant was then taken to O.S.F. in Peoria by Life Flight.
Investigation and Arrest
Detectives said they responded to the scene and began an investigation into the incident. They said it was discovered that the infant was home with the father McClaren, at the time of the incident.
Wednesday, at approximately 1:30 p.m., investigators said they obtained information from O.S.F. that injuries the infant sustained were from trauma.
Detectives said at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, McClaren was taken into custody at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Assisting Agencies
The following agencies that assisted included the Galesburg Police Department, Department of Children and Family Services, and Knox States Attorney’s Office.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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Targets |
Indicators |
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
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- 3.1: By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio
- 3.2: By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age
- 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases
- 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
- 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol
- 3.6: By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
- 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs
- 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all
- 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination
- 3.a: Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate
- 3.b: Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all
- 3.c: Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training, and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States
- 3.d: Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction, and management of national and global health risks
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- Indicators related to infant mortality rates, injuries sustained from trauma, and child health and well-being
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SDG 5: Gender Equality
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- 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation
- 5.3: Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early, and forced marriage and female genital mutilation
- 5.4: Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure, and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate
- 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life
- 5.6: Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences
- 5.a: Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance, and natural resources, in accordance with national laws
- 5.b: Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women
- 5.c: Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels
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- No specific indicators mentioned in the article
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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- 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
- 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- 16.4: By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets, and combat all forms of organized crime
- 16.5: Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
- 16.6: Develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels
- 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels
- 16.8: Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
- 16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
- 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
- 16.a: Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
- 16.b: Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
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- No specific indicators mentioned in the article
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