A 25-year-old Plattsburg man is being held under $20,000 bond in Clinton County, where officials charged him with the death of his girlfriend’s infant child.  Authorities filed charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (first degree) against Robby R. Mitchell Jr.  Mitchell appeared in a Clinton County courtroom Friday morning.  Mitchell told investigators he found the child in her crib September 22nd.  He says she was not breathing.

According to an autopsy report, the baby sustained injuries that are consistent with being forcibly shaken.  Mitchell told investigators he saw another child in the home jumping on the baby’s chest.  Court documents indicate the victim had head and facial bruises but no chest injuries.

Mitchell’s next court appearance is scheduled Friday.