David Schmies
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — A Plover man who’s been accused of causing significant injuries to a child may have reached a plea deal with the state.
Court records show that a plea hearing has been set for March 24th, 2023 in the case against David Schmies for one count of first-degree recklessly causing injury.
Investigators say the 23-year-old caused numerous injuries to a three-month-old child, which likely occurred over several weeks. Those included a skull fracture, bleeding on the brain, and numerous broken ribs. Schmies had told doctors the baby fell off a bed, but the nature of the injuries suggests something more severe.
Other injuries to the child’s limbs may have been caused by twisting/yanking on them.
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Schmies is free on a $50,000 signature bond which was signed in May. He had initially refused to sign the bond in late March when he was arrested
The case had been stalled for several days after a scheduled appearance on October 31st. The plea hearing was scheduled earlier today. Charges against him carry a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison.
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