MORGANTON, N.C. — A Morganton man was arrested and charged Thursday after police said he punched a baby in the face.
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Morganton Police said 28-year-old Logan Turner is accused of hitting a 9-month-old girl, bruising her entire face.
Turner is facing misdemeanor assault and child abuse charges.
(Logan Turner)
Authorities said Turner is the boyfriend of the baby's mother.
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