The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has arrested 24-year-old Jamie Reniery Sauceda Velasquez, on a charge of felony child abuse involving a 7-year-old girl, authorities said.

Deputies said the incident occurred in the Katelyn Path area of Pontotoc County. The investigation began after the child’s mother took her to North Mississippi Medical Center–Pontotoc, where the victim was found with bruising on her upper body.

According to the sheriff’s department, Sauceda Velasquez was taken into custody Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at his residence without incident. A $50,000 bond was set by the Pontotoc County Justice Court. Officials said Immigration has been notified and a detainer has been placed.

The case will be presented to a Pontotoc County grand jury

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