Crime & Safety

January Court Date for Anthony Sewejkis, Charged with Child Abuse

Sewejkis' 4-month-old son is in critical condition.

Anthony Sewejkis, 25, charged with child abuse involving his 4-month-old son, returns to court on Jan. 5.

His attorney asked for the change in dates during a preliminary examination at the 35th District Court before Judge Ronald Lowe on Monday. Sewejkis is charged with a single count of first-degree child abuse, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

Sewejkis was arrested after the Dec. 7 incident, when hospital workers reported suspected child abuse. At Sewejkis' arraignment on Dec. 9, Judge James A. Plakas set the Canton man’s bond at $500,000.

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The Canton Observer has reported that the baby is not expected to survive.


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