Girardville Man Sent to State Prison For Abusing Son

Peter Howard, 39, of Girardville was sentenced Tuesday on charges of endangering the welfare of children, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person.  The charges came after he abused his 2 month old son in 2011.


Howard was sentenced to 23 to 62 months in a state prison.

Howard had pleaded "no contest" back in September to the charges.