Probation given in child abuse case

A man who injured his five-year-old stepson was placed on supervised probation.

David C. Drakos, 43, of Green River, appeared in the Third District Court Judge Nena James at a change of plea and sentencing hearing to a felony charge of child abuse.

In exchange for David’s no contest plea, he was given a seven-to 10-year prison sentence, which was suspended. He was placed on five years supervised probation. One of the probation terms specifically states David is not to have any contact with the victim or the victim’s mother.

According to court documents, on Jan. 22, 2016, the Green Rive...