A Vernon man is in custody and facing aggravated child abuse charges for cruelty towards a 5-year-old child.
38-year-old, Adam Wayne Wilson has been arrested on allegations of aggravated child abuse following a recent investigation conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident that occurred on June 24, 2025, was confirmed by X-ray findings and revealed the extent of the child’s injuries
Wilson was arrested in Washington County on June 26, 2025, on an outstanding warrant out of Bay County, during a traffic stop and held in the Washington County Jail. While Wilson was in custody at the Jail, he had a discussion with the child’s mom where he took full responsibility for what happened stating that he “grabbed the child” and “jerked” her shirt.
Wilson is in custody in the Bay County Jail and will be extradited back to WC to face his charges here.
