Oregon Couple Jailed for Tasing and Abusing Their Seven-Year-Old Son
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield parents of a seven-year-old boy who they repeatedly physically abused, using a taser on frequent occasions, are in custody in the Lane County Jail.
Brandon Rogers (44) and Heather Black (36) are charged with assault, criminal mistreatment, unlawful use of a weapon, and menacing.
The Boy and His Four-Year-old Sister Are in the Care of Relatives
Their son and his four-year-old sister are now in the care of relatives.
Springfield Police Department began investigating allegations of child abuse against the boy on September 17, 2024. Police say the child’s entire body was covered in multiple injuries.
Springfield PD said their investigation uncovered two incidents of Rogers and Black tasing their son, and the couple were arrested at their home on October 4 and charged with assault, unlawful use of a stun gun, and criminal mistreatment.
Search Warrant of Home Uncovers a ‘Heinous Environment’
The police served the couple with a warrant to search their home, and several items of corroborating evidence were found.
The couple were detained at the Lane County Jail but were released while detectives continued the investigation. The police say a large volume of digital evidence was processed, including many hours of video surveillance.
The investigation uncovered a ‘more heinous environment,’ according to a statement by Springfield PD. The couple were allegedly abusing their son several times a day with a taser and other weapons. The assaults took place daily for several continuous days.
Police say the couple also threatened to taser their four-year-old daughter on several occasions.
Rogers and Black were rearrested on Tuesday (October 29) and are again in custody in the Lane County Jail.
Springfield PD says detectives are still sorting through hours of video tapes, and additional charges may be brought against the couple.
Springfield PD is appealing to anyone with more information about the case to contact them at 541 726 3721.