Clearcreek Township father charged with the murder of his infant son

WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) – The father of a two-month-old boy has been arrested and charged with his murder. Scott Colwell is charged with murder, felonious assault and child endangering.

Colwell was arrested in Lexington, Kentucky.

Medics were called to the family’s Clearcreek Township home on April 11 because Cayden Colwell wasn’t breathing. The baby was taken by medical helicopter to Children’s Hospital. He died a few days later.

Clearcreek Township police say Colwell is also accused of assaulting another child.

Investigators have not said what led them to arrest Colwell.

He will have an extradition hearing to be returned to Warren County to face charges.

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