Man Arrested For Child Abuse Blames Door

Thomas Armstrong, 24, was arrested by the Tarpon Springs Police Department on April 16 after an unidentified source notified law enforcement about possible abusive behavior.

Around 6 p.m. Tarpon Springs Police say that officers were dispatched to talk to Armstrong because of a phone call about possible child abuse.

According to an arrest affidavit, officers saw "a large bruise" present on the victim's face. In the affidavit, the source added that Armstrong had become increasingly aggressive with the child.

The source said they believed Armstrong was responsible for the abuse.

Officers say that during an interview with the victim, it was unclear where the bruising came from. However, the victim did specify that Armstrong hit them "with his hand."

The affidavit said that after being read his Miranda rights, Armstrong blamed the bruising on a glass door. He said the child walked into it earlier that day.

Tarpon Springs PD said Armstrong "could not provide a logical explanation as to why the victim would walk into the door."

Armstrong's bond is set at $5,000.

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