Man accused of abusing 7-month-old child arrested: HCSO

The Brief

  • Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with the abuse of a 7-month-old infant.
  • HCSO says Robert Weatherholt’s account of the infants’ injuries did not align with the severity of the injuries.
  • The condition of the infant is still unknown.

RIVERCIEW, Fla. A man has been arrested in connection with the abuse of a 7-month-old child, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

What we know:

The sheriff’s office said it arrested Robert Weatherholt, 38, for aggravated child abuse. Detectives say an investigation began on Jan. 18, 2026, after a child suffered severe injuries, including brain bleeding and a spinal injury.

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