Executive Summary
- Oscar Fernandez, Jr., 19, has been indicted by a Potter County grand jury.
- Authorities allege Fernandez broke a child’s femur by squeezing the victim’s leg.
- The incident allegedly took place in December 2025 involving a minor under 14.
AMARILLO, Texas — A Potter County grand jury has formally indicted an Amarillo resident on a charge of injury to a child following an investigation into severe physical trauma sustained by a minor. Oscar Fernandez, Jr., 19, was charged after authorities presented evidence regarding an incident that allegedly occurred in December 2025.
According to the criminal complaint and police reports, Fernandez is accused of causing serious bodily injury to a child aged 14 years or younger. Investigators state that the defendant squeezed the victim’s leg with his bare hands, applying enough pressure to fracture the femur. The femur, or thighbone, is the strongest bone in the human body, suggesting significant force was applied.
Legal Ramifications
The indictment marks the transition of this case from a law enforcement investigation to a judicial prosecution within the Potter County court system. Under Texas law, causing serious bodily injury to a child is a first-degree felony, carrying substantial sentencing guidelines upon conviction. As the proceedings move forward, the defense and prosecution will enter the discovery phase, where the medical evidence concerning the nature of the fracture will likely play a pivotal role in the adjudication of the charges.
It is important to note that an indictment is a formal accusation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
