Man Accused of Punching Child

NACOGDOCHES — A domestic dispute turned violent Monday night when a child was hurt trying to stop an argument in Nacogdoches. It happened just after 8:00 at a trailer park on the 700 block of E Lane Drive. A woman reportedly tried to take back her vehicle from a man who had borrowed it. According to KETK, the man became upset and an argument ensued. During the verbal fight, the woman’s 10-year-old attempted to get between the two adults when the man punched and pushed down the child. The woman reported the incident to police and has filed an injury to a child charge, which is a third degree felony. The child did not suffer serious injuries. Officials have not released any names of those involved or if the man has been arrested.