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Man Arrested in Brutal Child Abuse Case
12 Jul
Summary
- Suspect arrested for attempted murder and child abuse.
- Victim is a young teenage girl in critical condition.
- Injuries allegedly occurred a week prior to police response.
Rathdrum Police have arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Aaron Dyk, on suspicion of attempted murder and felony child abuse. The arrest occurred late Friday night at the Kootenai County Jail.
Authorities were called to a home near Idaho Highway 41 around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, responding to reports of a young teenage girl experiencing a medical issue. Dyk informed officers that he had inflicted the injuries approximately one week before the incident.
The victim was rushed to Sacred Heart Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition. The Rathdrum Police Chief stated that no further comments would be made due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.
