Eric Rivera, 23, of Pocahontas, was arrested on Saturday, October 17, by the Pocahontas Police Department and taken to the Randolph County Detention Center.
Rivera faces charges of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and first-degree assault on a family or household member, officials said.
As of Sunday, Rivera remained in custody awaiting a bond hearing and the scheduling of a court date in the case.
Further details regarding the investigation or the incident leading to Rivera’s arrest have not been released by authorities.
NorthArkNow will provide updates as more information becomes available.