Couple face abuse charges in scalding of 2-year-old boy

 
By Sheila Stogsdill
Published: July 12, 2008

MIAMI, OK — An Ottawa County man accused of spraying his girlfriend's 2-year-old son with scalding water has been charged with child abuse, court officials said Friday.

The child suffered second- and third-degree burns over half his body.

John D. Cellner, 24, of Wyandotte is charged in Ottawa County District Court in Miami. Also charged is Clarissa Pierce , 22, the child's mother, who faces one count of c...


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