56-YEAR-OLD TODD SWITZER OF STRATTANVILLE IS FACING ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN CHARGES AFTER STATE POLICE SAY THAT HE FAILED TO INTERVENE WHILE A 6-YEAR-OLD CHILD REPEATEDLY STRUCK A TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILD WITH A DOG LEASH. ALLEGEDLY, THE INDICENT HAPPENED BACK IN DECEMBER AFTER CLARION COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES MADE POLICE AWARE OF THE SITUATION AFTER A WELLNESS CHECK. THE TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILD WAS BADLY BRUISED AND TROOPERS BELIEVE THAT SWITZER FAILED TO SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN. HE IS DUE IN COURT ON OCTOBER 27TH.
