Lincoln man faces felony child abuse charge for allegedly causing 1

A 33-year-old Lincoln man has been charged with felony child abuse for allegedly breaking a 1-month-old baby's right leg and ribs.

Prosecutors charged Andrew Moffitt on Wednesday, and he made his first court appearance on the charge. He since has posted a $10,000 percentage bond.

In court records, Lincoln Police Investigator Chris Champoux said on July 4 officers were sent to a Lincoln urgent care about a 1-month-old boy brought to the clinic with a broken leg.

The child was transferred to Children's Hospital in Omaha, where scans revealed a broken right femur and tibia, and multiple broken ribs.

Champoux said Moffitt said he heard his son's leg pop during a diaper change, but medical experts told investigators more force was required to cause the boy's injuries.

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Krystal Peters moves out from her room at St. Monica's in this photo taken through the reflection of a mirror, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Lincoln.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule throws a football to the gathering crowd, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln.

Matt Rhule is introduced as the new head football coach at Nebraska during a news conference Monday at Hawks Championship Center. Nebraska signed Rhule to an eight-year contract.

Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule is surrounded by media after his introductory news conference Monday at Hawks Championship Center.

Matt Rhule, who was announced as Nebraska football's new head coach, walks into an introductory press conference on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at the Hawks Championship Center. Rhule was introduced as the University's 31st permanent head coach, The 47-year-old, has experience coaching at both the collegiate level and the professional level. Working as a head coach for the past 10 years, seven in college programs and three season for the Carolina Panthers. Nebraska signed Rhule to an eight-year contract

Nebraska's Kaitlyn Hord (right) walks off the court with teammate Lexi Rodriguez during Senior Day on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.

Nebraska's Madi Kubik walks out for Senior Day with her family, including father Brad Kubik and mother Renae Kubik, on Nov. 26 at the Devaney Sports Center.

Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (44) holds the Heroes Game Trophy above his head in celebration of the Huskers' 24-17 win against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (not pictured) hands off the Heroes Trophy to fans after defeating Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Bennington's Owen Douglas (top) and Gunnar Lymduring collide while going for an interception against Omaha Gross during the Class B state championship game Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

Junior Anna Metzger (left) and sophomore Sammie Frank show off their dance moves at a rehearsal of Lincoln North Star's winter musical "Jingle Arrgh the Way!" on Tuesday at North Star.

Pierce's Nik Harvey (left) defends against Aurora's Carlos Collazo during the Class C-1 state championship game Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

Norfolk Catholic head coach Jeff Bellar is drenched by a bucket of water by players Karter Kerkman (right) and Ty Geiger (not visable) after winning the Class C-2 championship game Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

Omaha Westside's Jahmez Ross and Keynan Cottondives for a fumble alongside Gretna's Alexander Runge in the third quarter during the class A championship game on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Memorial Stadium.

Clarkson/Leigh's Drew Beeson (left) embraces his father Robert Beeson in the closing seconds of the Patriots' win against Neligh-Oakdale in the Class D-1 championship Monday at Memorial Stadium.

Hitchcock County's Drew Scott (4, center) lifts the trophy with his teammates after the Falcons defeated Howells-Dodge in the Class D-2 championship Monday at Memorial Stadium.

A Navy Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet is moved into a hanger for a news conference Monday.

Wisconsin's Chimere Dike goes up to catch a ball against Nebraska's Myles Farmer on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. It was later ruled an incomplete pass.

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph shouts encouragements to his players before the Wisconsin game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska's Ernest Hausmann breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Jack Eschenbach on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska's Myles Farmer celebrates after denying Wisconsin a field goal attempt in the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln.

Parkview Christian head coach PJ Book (center) embraces high school seniors Chandler Page (left) and Anthony Page after the Patriots defeated Pawnee City in the Class D-6 state championship Nov. 18 at Foster Field in Kearney.

Lied Place is the tallest Lincoln building outside of the state Capitol.

Gov.-elect Jim Pillen poses for a portrait, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln.

Dorothy Applebee, who is 92 years old, uses a leaf blower to clean up leaves in her yard with the help of her son, Bob Unger (not pictured), on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at in Lincoln. As the signs of winter began to slowly show itself. As cold winds are expected to continue throughout the week, accompanied by partly cloudy weather.

Nebraska's Jaz Shelley has her shot blocked by Creighton's Carly Bachelor in the first half Tuesday at Sokol Arena in Omaha.

Shaneeka Fondal said Lincoln was the safe community she hoped for when she relocated her family from New Orleans. Catholic Social Services nominated the family to receive help from Journal Star readers in its annual Thanks for Giving program. Front row from left: Adoree Ross, 7; Myracle Ross, 9; Darryl Ross Jr., 12; Darryl Ross III, 10; back row from left, Kameron Ross, 8; Elijah Ross, 4; Darryl Ross Sr.; Shaneeka Fondal, Shamara Fondal, 16; Dakota Ross, 5.

The Color Guard presents the U.S. and Nebraska Flag during Lincoln Veterans Parade on Sunday.

A lake in Waterford Estates, a development in northeast Lincoln, is a flood mitigation effort that removed adjacent land from the Stevens Creek floodplain, which now includes the housing development. The city is proposing changes to its floodplain regulations, and a broad-based group is advocating the city first investigate such structural solutions. The city says it is doing so, but new rainfall data means it must update the regulations now.

While being held by his grandmother, Sarah Thomsen (left), 2-year-old Brandon Thomsen accepts a teddy bear from Judge Reggie Ryder during an adoption hearing on National Adoption Day on Saturday at the County-City Building.

The crowd celebrates Nebraska's 300th sellout with a card stunt during a break before the third set against Iowa on Friday at the Devaney Sports Center.

Cornhusker Boy Scouts in WW I uniforms from left, Leighton Dames, 10, Mikaela Roger, 17, Gabriel Roger, Josephina Roger, 11, line up to perform color guard duties during a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11 at Nebraska State Capitol.

Jill Davis (from left), Bill Stephan and Leslie Wright pose for a photo in front of Lied Center, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Lincoln.

Supporters of gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen wait for him to take the stage on Tuesday at Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln.

Republican Jim Pillen speaks at his election night party in Lincoln after winning the governor's race in Nebraska on Tuesday.

Juju Tyner, director of Queer Choir LNK (left), embraces Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, the Democratic nominee in the race to represent Nebraska's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday at Lincoln Station in Lincoln.

Voters cast their ballots at the First Christian Church on Tuesday in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Juwan Gary (4) competes for a rebound with Maine's Milos Nenadic (left) and Peter Filipovity on Monday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska's Alexis Markowski (left) celebrates a three-pointer by Kendall Coley at the end of the first quarter against Omaha on Monday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln student Morgan Rief of Lincoln tries to stay warm as she sits in the stands with her family before the Minnesota game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

GICC celebrates winning the C-1 state championship after defeating Gothenburg on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.

GICC's Avery Kelly (center) celebrates after her team scores against Gothenburg in the Class C-1 state championship Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.

Lincoln Lutheran celebrates after defeating Archbishop Bergan in the Class C-2 state championship Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.

Lincoln Lutheran's Keri Leimbach (bottom left) is surrounded by teammates after the Warriors won the second set of the Class C-2 state championship against Archbishop Bergan on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.

Hartington CC celebrates after defeating Norfolk Catholic in the Class D-1 state championship Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.

Nebraska's Caleb Tannor (2) celebrates his sack against Minnesota on Nov. 5 at Memorial Stadium. Tannor is one of 12 for-sure seniors on the Husker team.

Howells-Dodge celebrates with a dogpile after defeating Overton to win the class D-2 state volleyball championships on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at the Devaney Sports Center.

Lancaster County Election Commissioner Dave Shively poses for a portrait at his office on Friday.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Trevor Darnell (left) and Jake Saelens watch Nebraska plays Indiana from the standing-room only area at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.

Omaha Skutt players celebrate with a dogpile on the floor, after a four-set win over Norris during a Class B semifinal state volleyball match on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Lincoln Southwest players react as Omaha Westside players rush the floor following their three-set sweep of the Silver Hawks, during a Class A semifinal state volleyball match on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Boone Central's Alex Christo celebrates his touchdown against Ashland-Greenwood in the second quarter, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Ashland.

The Elkhorn North bench, Anna Martin (13), Peyton Meyer(11) and Finley Gragert (14) react after the 24th point in the third set during a Class B semifinal state volleyball match on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Elkhorn North's Kailey Hrbek (left) and Shay Heaney try to save the ball from hitting the ground in the first set against Bennington during a Class B semifinal state volleyball match on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Lincoln Lutheran's Abby Wachal (24) celebrates after a kill against Oakland-Craig during a Class C-2 state volleyball tournament semifinal match Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Bayard's Danika Hassel dives for the ball in the third set during a Class C2 first round state volleyball match on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

BDS' Campbell Bohling (left) and Hayley Silva dive for the ball during a Class D-1 first-round state volleyball tournament match against S-E-M on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

S-E-M's Taryn Arbuthnot reacts after making a block against BDS during a Class D-1 first-round state volleyball tournament match Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Hartington CC players leap off the bench after defeating Cambridge during a Class D-1 first-round state volleyball tournament match Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Jolyl roll and other rolls are seen at Masa Sushi.

Papillion-La Vista's Mia Tvrdy (center), hugs Reagan Hickey (3) as they celebrate their win over Lincoln East during a Class A first-round state volleyball tournament match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska's Whitney Lauenstein scores on a block against Indiana on Wednesday at the Devaney Sports Center.

Lincoln East's Shandy Faalii (8) and Sophia Weed (13) try to block a hit by Papillion-LaVista's Mia Tvrdy during a Class A first-round state volleyball tournament match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Captured by an in-camera long exposure image, Papillion-La Vista takes on Lincoln East during a Class A first-round state volleyball tournament match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Millard West's Evan Glade (10) celebrates with her team after a kill during a Class A first-round state volleyball tournament match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Gothenburg's Emily Cornwell (left) celebrates a point scored against Malcolm during a Class C-1 first-round state volleyball tournament match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Malcolm's Abby Zegar (left) and Lauryn England react after a block against Gothenburg during a Class C-1 first-round state volleyball tournament match Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Third grade students work on grammar packets during class time on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Meadow Lane Elementary in Lincoln. Meadow Lane was one of the schools which lost students to new buildings.

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Lori Pilger is a Norfolk native and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate who has been a public safety reporter for the Journal Star since 2005.

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