McKenzie Jean Baumgardner, 22, of Junction City was arrested late Wednesday night, December 11, 2019 after Junction City Police were called to assist the Department of Human Services (DHS) – Child Protective Services (CPS) on a report of child abuse at Baumgarder’s West 7th Street address.  Upon arrival police and DHS/CPS personnel found Baumgarder’s 3-year old son’s face covered in blood caused from what Baumgardner described as her “popping him in the face” and accidently hitting his nose.

Subsequent investigation revealed witness accounts of Baumgardner once grabbing her son and throwing him against a wall.  In another incident witnesses stated she slapped her son on the back of his head hard enough to knock him down causing him to strike his head on a nearby table which caused a head injury.  Witnesses also reported that Baumgardner and her boyfriend, 31-year old Brian Domin Jr., engage in sexual intercourse and the use of marijuana products in the presence of her son as well.  Domin was cooperative and confirmed that on at least five (5) occasions the couple were engaged in intercourse when Baumgarder’s son was present.  Domin admitted he and Baumgardner did in-fact consume marijuana in the presence of Baumgarder’s son, but always made it known to the boy that those products were only medicine for adults.

Baumgardner was lodged at the Lane County Jail on multiple felony charges.  Domin was arrested and issued citations to appear in court on five (5) misdemeanor counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.