MERRICK COUNTY – A Central City couple was arrested for alleged child abuse following an investigation.
According to the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a welfare check on 7-month-old infant for alleged child abuse.
During the investigation, deputies identified many concerns, and the child was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. The infant was then place into DHHS custody.
Deputies arrested Tyler C. Bryant, 28, and Brittney L. Bryant, 24 both of Central City. Both were booked into Merrick County Jail and charged with child abuse.
