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MARSHALL COUNTY - A Bourbon area man is facing a child neglect charge after allegedly battering a boy and forcing him to ingest dish soap.
According to a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department criminal arrest news release, on Feb. 9 the MCSD obtained a criminal complaint regarding a 14-year-old boy that was allegedly battered by a caretaker, later identified as Greg Eads, 49, from the Bourbon area. Eads allegedly forced the boy to ingest dish soap for discipline reasons.
Lt. Det. Les McFarland started the investigation and conducted several interviews regarding the complaint. A case report was completed and forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office for review, the release states.
An arrest warrant was then issued for Eads. On Tuesday, March 4, Eads was arrested on the warrant for one count of child neglect. Bond amount was $1,500 cash.
Along with the MCSD, agencies involved included the Division of Child Services and Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office.
