OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) – Ozark investigators have arrested 27-year-old Christian Ayala Vargas following an investigation into injuries sustained by a five-month-old child.
According to the Ozark Department of Public Safety, the case began October 27 after Flowers Hospital staff reported treating the infant for an acute oblique spiral fracture consistent with non-accidental trauma. The injury reportedly occurred at a residence within Ozark.
Investigators interviewed both parents and identified Vargas as a person of interest. Authorities said he later confessed to struggling with anger and self-control, which led to the incident.
Vargas has been charged with one count of torture/willful abuse of a child and is being held at the Dale County Jail awaiting further court proceedings.
Officials emphasized that Vargas is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
