A Bartlesville man faces charges of child abuse related to the alleged choking of a minor.
Michael Lopez appeared in Washington County Court on Wednesday on the charge of child abuse by injury. Lopez made his initial appearance after making his $75,000 bond after being accused of punching a minor victim and choking the child as well.
According to an affidavit, Lopez tried to take the victim’s cellphone and, when the victim refused to give it up, Lopez allegedly then punched the child in the face and then started choking him before taking the cellphone. Two other parties that witnessed the incident told police the same story.
Lopez's next court date is set for January 26th
