CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (WSIL) -- The suspect police say punched a child who was dancing in the street has turned himself into police.
The incident happened on July 3 around 11:40 p.m. in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Investigators identified the suspect as Cedric Moore through video of the incident.
According to a press release, Moore turned himself into the Scott County Sheriff's office Wednesday afternoon.
Moore is charged with felony assault and felony child endangerment.
Moore’s bond has been set at $50,000.00 cash only.
“The Cape Girardeau Police Department hopes that this arrest offers a sense of peace and security to the young victim and his family. Our department would also like to thank the large volume of information we received from the public on Cedric Moore. Your concern for decency and your tips on his whereabouts left this violent suspect with nowhere else to hide and helped to lead to his peaceful surrender,� –Cape Girardeau Police Sergeant Joey Hann said.
