Toddler hit by police Taser during father s arrest
A child was struck with a police Taser Tuesday night as officers attempted to arrest the boy s father. Author: Marshall Keely (WNEP) Updated: 4:58 PM EDT May 26, 2021
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. Three officers from three different departments responded to a home on North Garfield Avenue in Schuylkill Haven Tuesday night for a reported burglary. Police say what they found was that Joshua King had entered his parent s home with his 18-month-old son and told his parents the toddler needed food.
Police say King smashed glass inside and destroyed some interior doors.
Here s what court documents say happened next: King barricaded himself inside the home when police approached and fought with the officers to keep them from coming in. He picked up his son and retreated to a back bedroom.