March 14, 2010

Fresno Father Accused of Scalding Infant

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Nov 14, 2009 at 11:37 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 14, 2009 at 11:37 PM EDT

Jason Valencia, 28, Fresno was arrested Friday night on felony child endangerment charges, after his seven-week-old daughter suffered second degree burns to her legs, buttocks and groin area early Friday morning.

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According to Clovis Police, Valencia was staying the night at a relative's apartment in Clovis with the infant, Thursday night. His fiancee, and the mother of the baby girl, left because she received a call that her four-year-old son was sick at home in Fresno.

Police say they learned that Valencia woke up early Friday morning, when he realized he needed to clean the baby, and used very hot water to wash her, causing severe burns over approximately 12 percent of her body.

Police say Valencia then took the infant to her mother's house on the way to work because the baby was crying. Nicole Aguilar, 23, allegedly refused to look at the injuries that Valencia described, so Valencia took the baby to work with him near Bullard and West. Police say that Valencia's boss suggested that he stay, so Valencia called Aguilar to come and get the baby, which she did.

Police say Aguilar went to pick up her sister in Biola and then went back home to get her medical card before taking the baby to St. Agnes Medical Center at 10:30 a.m.

The baby was transferred to the Burn Unit at Community Regional Medical Center where she is listed in serious condition. The Clovis Police Department is requesting that the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office file charges against Aguilar for willful cruelty to a child for the delay in getting the seven-week-old the medical attention she needed. Her son has been placed in the protective custody of a relative.

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Monday, Nov 23 at 8:06 PM nunya wrote ...

btw he is not abusive or violent he is a just a guy in unfortunate circumstance & IS innocent & was not the person responsible for this

Monday, Nov 23 at 8:04 PM nunya wrote ...

ive know jason for 15 years & i have literally seen him w/ his neices & nephews & w/ other kids as well hes a wonderful father what everyone needs to realize is that the news doent always cover everything and that there is a lot involved

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 4:16 PM No Name wrote ...

If it looked that bad why did they not take the baby to the hospital any parent in theier right mind would do that I hope the law will prevail in this case. Even if it was an accident it was neglect to get the child it proper emerency needs.

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 1:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I known Aguilar for years she a good mother to her son and daughter i know she would not harm her kids in no type of way. I think she's inasent.

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 11:29 AM chris wrote ...

they both should get the book thrown at them. How dare they do that to a child , if he didnt know how to give the baby a bath then ask or leave it alone. il pray for the baby.

Monday, Nov 16 at 10:17 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I know jason. I know it was a bad accident. He should of been more careful, tested the water first. I believe he will learn from this mistake and wouldn't have this happen again. I feel for him, fiacnce and his family thats going through this. Hope in the end he will live a normal life.

Monday, Nov 16 at 7:26 PM no name wrote ...

I have known Jason for over 16 yrs and he is not a violent man nor is he abussive.You should not judge someone unless you know the facts.How would you feel if you were being accussed of something you didnt do.What ever happened to being innocent until proven guilty.All you people with ygly thoughts just wait your turn will come when you least expect it and then lets see how you react.

Monday, Nov 16 at 5:56 PM ####????? wrote ...

CRAZY,RETART, LOCK HIS DUMB A-- UP. THIS KIND OF NEWS SICKENS ME....

Monday, Nov 16 at 5:13 PM Anonymous wrote ...

From someone else who knows this man personally, he is a complete idiot. I heard this on the news and thought to myself "that makes sense" considering the Man. While his intentions to clean the baby were good, he is just stupid enough to put the baby in scalding hot water. These two have been dysfunctional since I have met him. I feel sorry for him. Stupid people should not breed.

Monday, Nov 16 at 4:16 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Wow. Someoneone should burn her with scolding hot water let her she how it feels. You know that baby was crying alot. What monsters they are!!!

Monday, Nov 16 at 4:14 PM Anonymous wrote ...

From someone who really does know the man "ME" (& not hear say), he is very protective over his daughter. He is the farthest thing from Violent... whoever claimed he is violent is either thinking of someone else or is lying to cover up the truth. There are some holes that the press has left out of the story. Before judging, wait for the outcome. Many people are hurt due to being called guilty before the trial starts. Not just this case but other cases as well.

Monday, Nov 16 at 1:07 AM stacy wrote ...

just bcuz hes a cook means nothing....when u see steam rising the last thing u wanna do is put ur hand in it...much less ur KID!!!!

Monday, Nov 16 at 1:05 AM michelle wrote ...

from what i hear, from people who know these people, this is a very violent man..ms. aguilars son is deathly afraid of him, and has been acting out violently the past few weeks, he also "spanks" this boy. they both need to b locked up!!!

Sunday, Nov 15 at 2:31 AM moniue wrote ...

that is heca sad i wwond not do that 2 a kid

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