A Lauderdale County man has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse following an investigation into injuries sustained by an infant, according to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department.
Investigators were first alerted to the case on January 20, 2025, when the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services notified authorities about an ongoing investigation into the child’s injuries.
Following a criminal investigation, Richard Green was formally charged with two counts of felony child abuse.
Green’s bond was set at $50,000 per count, totaling $100,000. The case will be presented to the next available grand jury for review.
Authorities have not released details about the infant’s condition. The investigation remains ongoing.
Image: Richard Green, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office
