Columbia police arrest man accused of child abuse

Columbia police arrested Quion Jones on Wednesday after officers were dispatched to reports of child abuse in the 1100 block of West Broadway.

A woman told police that Jones got up to tend to their 18-month-old child when she heard a flicking noise, slapping and then the baby crying hysterically.

Jones allegedly threatened to throw the baby out of the window.

The woman noticed scratch marks on the baby’s head and took the child to the hospital.

Officers said the baby had several scratches behind his right ear and forehead. He also had swelling and bruising on his body.

Jones faces possible charges of child abuse.