Black belt father allegedly attacks son
July 27, 2016
Charlea Estes
A Seligman man is in custody after allegedly using MMA skills to attack his minor son. Daniel A. Stidham, 42, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree causing substantial risk.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call of an alleged assault on a minor on Blockade Village South in Seligman. The report indicates that Stidham placed his son in a wrist lock and kicked him in the stomach, side and groin. Stidham is a black belt in MMA-style fighting.
Stidham has a previous criminal history, according to the statement. He is currently being held in the Barry County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
Charlea Estes
A Seligman man is in custody after allegedly using MMA skills to attack his minor son. Daniel A. Stidham, 42, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree causing substantial risk.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call of an alleged assault on a minor on Blockade Village South in Seligman. The report indicates that Stidham placed his son in a wrist lock and kicked him in the stomach, side and groin. Stidham is a black belt in MMA-style fighting.
Stidham has a previous criminal history, according to the statement. He is currently being held in the Barry County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
