Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Assault With Infant

A man named Cristian Giovanni Ortega is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and threatening to kill her during a violent argument. He reportedly slapped her, pulled her hair, and strangled her until she lost vision — all while telling her he could kill her right now. After the attack, he fled with their six-month-old daughter, driving erratically without a car seat. Deputies eventually pulled him over, took custody of the baby, and booked Ortega into jail. Prosecutors are seeking $200,000 bail and may add more charges, including first-degree kidnapping with a domestic violence element. This is a fast-moving case with more updates to come. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02885791233bc268