EASTON, PA — A Pennsylvania man faces multiple charges after police investigated a report of possible child abuse in March.
Matthew Tanner Messa, 45, of Pennsylvania, was taken into custody by the Forks Township Police Department on Thursday.
Police received a report of possible child abuse on March 9 at approximately 7:45 p.m. in the 4400 block of Richmond Road.
The complainant reported that Messa, identified as their child’s father, had forcefully pulled the child’s arm and stated he was “going to rip it out of its socket.”
The child was transported to a hospital and diagnosed with a sprained elbow, which was treated with a splint.
The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office approved charges against Messa.
An arrest warrant was issued on April 10 by MDJ 03-2-09.
Messa was charged with one count of endangering welfare of children, one count of simple assault and one count of harassment – subject other to physical contact.
He was transported to Judge Hutnik’s office for arraignment and later released on $25,000 unsecured bail.
