Paramus Father Assaulted Infant: Cops

PARAMUS, NJ - A 31-year-old Paramus father faces charges after authorities say he assaulted his own infant.

Avery Foote, a married security guard, was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.

On Tuesday, his baby was taken by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center with a skull fracture, broken rib, broken wrist and retinal bleed - all signs indicative of physical trauma, Musella said.

Further investigation revealed the child's biological father, Foote, intentional caused the injuries, the prosecutor said.

After Foote's arrest, he was transported to county jail pending a first court appearance, according to Musella.

The infant remains at Hackensack University Medical Center in stable condition, the prosecutor said.