Joshawa Barry, 32, of Bellefontaine, was arrested on Sunday after police investigated reports of him assaulting his 14-year-old son.
The incident was reported to police when a nurse at Berger Hospital in Circleville contacted authorities after the boy arrived with visible injuries on his neck.
According to the boy’s grandmother, Elizabeth Drake, 55, of Circleville, Barry had threatened to abandon his son at children’s services or with his estranged mother.
During an interview, the victim described being choked and verbally abused by his father.
Witnesses confirmed seeing injuries on the boy when he was brought to their home.
After gathering evidence, police located Barry and arrested him.
He faces serious charges, including strangulation and domestic violence, both felonies.
Logan County Children Services is involved and the incident remains under investigation.
