Pictured above: Nathan Alan Bailey, age 30 of Mechanicsville
Update Jan.9 9:00 p.m.
On Jan. 9 at 9:00 p.m., TheBayNet received an email from Tim Jameson, who is the Grandfather of the victim that has recently succumbed to his injuries.
According to Jameson, “I do not, nor does my son, know the suspect other than having heard his name about the mother of the victim. My son and the mother were not involved in a relationship other than having a child together.”
Jameson also made a comment about what he would like to see from the State’s Attorneys Office. “All this being said, I do hope TheBayNet will continue to follow the case as it will help keep the pressure on the State’s Attorney to press proper charges ‘which in my opinion should be negligent homicide at the very least given his alleged actions following the incident.’ I will be reaching out to the State’s Attorney’s Office Monday morning to get more information and see what their plans are. Thank you for any assistance you can offer in keeping this story in the public eye,” said Jameson.
Update Jan.8 2:55 p.m.
On January 7, 2016, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office disseminated a press release regarding the arrest of Nathan Alan Bailey, age 30, of Mechanicsville, who has been charged with First Degree Assault, First Degree Child Abuse, Second Degree Assault, and Child Neglect of a seven-month-old.
At the time of the release, the victim remained in critical condition at Children’s National Medical Center located in the District of Columbia. On today’s date, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The case remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
If anyone has any further information on the Nathan Alan Bailey investigation please contact Detective Corporal Merritt, who is the lead detective on the case. His contact information is below:
Detective Corporal Robert Merritt #139
Criminal Investigations Division
Special Victims Unit
Office: (301) 475-4200 ext. *8042
Mechanicsville, MD — On Jan. 5, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and investigators from the Department of Child Protective Services responded to Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. for the report of an injured infant.
According to court documents, “At this time the prognosis for the victim is dire, and it is probable the injuries will cause the victim’s death.”
The investigation revealed the victim, a 7-month-old, was examined at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for a head injury. Subsequently, the victim was flown to Children’s Hospital for further treatment where doctors determined the injuries were the result of a battered baby.
“The defendant stated he had very little sleep the night before, approximately one hour. He stated after the baby fell, the baby looked as though he would cry, so he (Bailey) shook the baby for several minutes and demonstrated severe shaking,” according to court documents.
The victim remains in critical condition at Children’s Hospital.
Detectives determined injuries were caused by the suspect, Nathan Allen Bailey, 30 of Mechanicsville. Bailey ignored signs the victim was in distress and routinely dropped the victim off at daycare. After observing the victim display signs of injury, the daycare provider sought medical assistance.
“The defendant admitted he knew he should have called for medical assistance but did not. Instead, he stalled, even going next door to his parent’s house and pouring himself a cup of coffee before driving the victim to daycare. Dr. Jackson indicated if medical intervention occurred sooner, the victim’s injuries may not be as severe,” according to court documents.
An arrest warrant was obtained for Bailey. He was located, placed under arrest, and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He has been charged with first-degree assault, child abuse, and child neglect.
At this time, TheBayNet was not able to confirm that Bailey is the father of the victim.
Bailey has a trial date tentatively set for Feb.4 at St. Mary’s County District Court. Bailey faces a maximum jail sentence of 65 years and or a maximum fine of $7,500.
The investigating officer of this case was DC.Merritt of St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Bailey is being held on a $1 million bond.
Contact Charles Seifert at c.seifert@thebaynet.com
Mechanicsville, MD – On January 5, 2016, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and investigators from the Department of Child Protective Services responded to Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. for the report of an injured infant.
The investigation revealed the victim, a seven-month-old, was examined at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for a head injury. Subsequently, the victim was flown to Children’s Hospital for further treatment where doctors determined the injuries were the result of a battered baby.
The victim remains in critical condition at Children’s Hospital.
Detectives determined injuries were caused by the suspect, Nathan Allen Bailey, age 30 of Mechanicsville. Bailey ignored signs the victim was in distress and routinely dropped the victim off at daycare. After observing the victim display signs of injury, the daycare provider sought medical assistance.
An arrest warrant was obtained for Bailey. He was located, placed under arrest, and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He has been charged with First Degree Assault, Child Abuse, and Child Neglect.
Bailey is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
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