A local father is facing charges after police say he kicked and dragged his 9-day-old daughter across carpet.
Police said after Joshua Sandusky changed his story once, he admitted to the abuse.
According to a criminal complaint, Sandusky claimed the injuries happened while he was changing the baby girl's diaper.
He claimed he kicked the baby while walking to get a new diaper then allegedly told police he dragged her face down by the legs across carpet.
An at-home nurse who came to check on the baby about another health-related issue told police the baby had severe abrasions on her face.
The child's mother, Joey Froehlich, said Sandusky is a volunteer firefighter for the Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company Number One. The fire department's website states he has years of service with the department.
While talking about Sandusky, Froehlich said "I just want him locked up forever. I don't think he should get probation. I don't think he should get anything, other than being locked up."
Froehlich said Sandusky is her ex-fiancé and said he abused her several times while she was pregnant.
She said she has a protection from abuse order against him.
Local volunteer firefighter charged with abusing his 9-day-old baby
A local father is facing charges after police say he kicked and dragged his 9-day-old daughter across carpet.
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