According to Chadron Police Chief Tim Lordino, “On Thursday July 12 the Chadron Police Department became involved in an investigation of a 6 year old male who was being treated at Chadron Hospital for facial injuries.  The child was dismissed and transported to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper Wyoming for specialized treatment for his injuries. On Friday July 27 the Chadron Police Department served two search warrants and an arrest warrant at 75 Westview trailer park, in Chadron.  Several items were taken as a result of the search warrant to include; six cellular phones, a video camera system, a yellow electric cattle prod and a black tape measure. As a result of the investigation, Clint C. Canaday age 33 of Chadron was arrested for Committing Felony Child Abuse resulting in serious bodily injury (Class II Felony) 2nd Degree Felony Assault (Class IIA Felony), and Use of a Deadly weapon to commit a felony (Class II Felony) as well as other unrelated misdemeanor offenses to include DUS, false reporting and disturbing the peace.  Canaday was booked into the Dawes County Jail. The Chadron Police Department was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol, the Nebraska Health and Human Services, CAPSTONE, the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health and Human Services.  Bond was set by the Honorable Judge Paul Wess at 10% of $50,000. Two minor children were placed into the custody of Nebraska Health and Human Services.”