Naked Man Under Influence Of Narcotics Arrested After Attacking Baby In Atlantic City, Police Say

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) - A man in Atlantic City was arrested after police say he was naked and under the influence of narcotics when he attacked a 9-month-old baby. Police say 28-year-old Stephon Whitfield was found naked, yelling, and bleeding outside an apartment building on the 1300 block of Caspian Avenue, around 9:24 p.m. Monday.

Neighbors called police after spotting Whitfield naked and beating on an apartment door.

He allegedly attempted to break into a man's car to steal his money but was pushed away. That's when police say he approached a woman pushing her 9-month-old baby in a stroller and attacked the child.

The baby suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Whitfield was arrested and charged with assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and disorderly conduct.