October 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A 36-year-old man is facing child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting his own children.
Jonathan Lee Pedigo of Frazier Street, Smithville will be in General Sessions Court October 13 on charges of child abuse and aggravated child abuse. His bond totals $50,000.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 1 at the Pedigo residence.
The complaint states as follows: “On Saturday, October 1, I Officer King was dispatched to the address of 524 Frazier Street for possible child abuse that was currently in progress. Upon my arrival, I made contact with the parties involved and began attempting to determine what had occurred. During my investigation, it was determined through witness statements that Jonathan Pedigo struck his 8-year-old child in the head numerous times with his hand. One of his daughters then attempted to leave the residence because she was scared. It was then that Pedigo grabbed his 12-year-old daughter in an attempt to keep her from leaving the residence. Pedigo was then placed under arrest for aggravated child abuse and child abuse.”