WRDW · Aug 16, 2026 · Staff

Augusta man accused of hitting, kneeling on child with autism

A 53-year-old Augusta man was arrested and charged with first-degree cruelty to children after allegedly assaulting a child with autism.

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Augusta father charged after autistic teen allegedly beaten at home

Tyrone Miller, 53, was booked Aug. 13 on a first-degree cruelty to children charge after deputies said video showed an assault on his 17-year-old son.

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Richmond County, GA· Aug 13, 2026

Cruelty To Children In The First Degree

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