ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Augustine Solis-Baca, accused of abusing his fiancé’s child, will not stay behind bars while awaiting trial.
In April, Alexis Bernal took her one-year-old to the hospital and told doctors the baby got her leg stuck in a carrier. Doctors determined the injuries did not match up with Bernal’s claims. Doctors reported the baby having fractures to her arms, legs, foot, and several ribs.
Both Solis-Baca and Bernal were arrested on suspicion of child abuse. Judge Jennifer Wernersbach denied the state’s motion for pretrial detention and released Solis-Baca under the supervision of pretrial services. Solis-Baca is facing a count of child abuse resulting in great bodily harm. Bernal was released under pretrial services on Wednesday.
