Lenoir Man Charged With Child Abuse After Child Sustains Serious Burns

20-year-old Javion Adkinson Carr of Lenoir was arrested on Tuesday by Lenoir Police Officers. He was charged with felony child abuse causing serious bodily injury.

The child was transported to Caldwell UNC Healthcare and later transported via helicopter to Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem according to a news release.

Medical officials determined the child sustained serious burns to 29% of his body. He is currently listed in stable condition

Investigators determined the child’s father, identified as Carr, placed him in a bathtub containing hot water. The investigation then showed the child remained in the hot bathtub for seven to eight minutes.

Adkinson remains in jail with a $25,000 secured bond and a District Court appearance scheduled for January 11th.

Photo: Lenoir Police Department