Released: March 23, 2015 - Monday, 12:10 AM
Willful Cruelty to a Child
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 03-22-15, approximately 10:15 AMPlace of Occurrence: Canet Road, Rural Morro BayVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Trevor Harris, 48 year, Grover BeachOn 03-22-15 at approximately 10:15 AM, the Sheriff’s Office responded along with fire and medics to a report of a juvenile injured by the discharge of powder or a flare on Canet Road, rural Morro Bay. The victim, a 13 year old male, was transported by ambulance to the hospital with injuries prior to the arrival of a deputy. An investigation by Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and the Bomb Task Force found the victim was injured by an illegal homemade pyrotechnic device constructed with the consent and assistance of his father. The victim’s father, Trevor Harris, was later attested for charges related to the device and the victim’s injuries. The incident is still under investigation.
