Allegations detail bruising, petechiae and possible strangulation
FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man has been arrested and charged with two counts of child abuse after police say two children were discovered with extensive facial and neck injuries that appeared consistent with an adult handprint.
According to an incident report, Fargo police were called to a residence at approximately 5:02 p.m. Aug. 9 following a report of suspected child abuse. A caregiver told officers the children had been picked up earlier from the apartment of Taylor Buhr, and that the injuries were noticed after the pickup.
Responding officers observed bruising, redness and petechiae — small pinpoint hemorrhages — on the children's foreheads, cheeks and necks, the report says. One of the children told an officer that Buhr had hit and smacked them in the face, according to the document.
The children were transported to Essentia Health for evaluation. Physicians who examined them told officers they believed the injuries could be consistent not only with blunt-force trauma to the face but also with strangulation, the report states.
Suspect initially refused to cooperate, later arrested
Officers went to Buhr's apartment after the children were treated. The report states Buhr initially refused to come out and denied causing harm. He later gave a different account, saying the children had injured one another.
“They injured each other by beating each other up.”
Buhr eventually exited the apartment and was taken into custody. He now faces two counts of child abuse. The report does not list a public defender, bond amount or court date.
Local implications and response
Cases involving alleged harm to minors typically prompt investigations by multiple agencies and medical professionals. In this instance, law enforcement secured medical evaluations that raised concerns beyond visible bruises. The mention of petechiae and possible strangulation will likely play a central role in follow-up forensic and medical assessments.
For Fargo families and caregivers, this incident highlights the role of observers and caregivers in identifying and reporting suspected abuse. Authorities continue to encourage immediate reporting if abuse is suspected so children can receive prompt medical attention and investigators can preserve evidence and interview witnesses.
- When: Officers dispatched about 5:02 p.m., Aug. 9.
- Where: Reported to have occurred at an apartment linked to Taylor Buhr; children were found after pickup from that residence.
- Medical response: Children taken to Essentia Health; physicians noted bruising, redness, petechiae and possible strangulation.
- Charges: Buhr charged with two counts of child abuse.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dispatch time | ~5:02 p.m., Aug. 9 |
| Medical facility | Essentia Health |
| Observed injuries | Bruising, redness, petechiae, facial and neck wounds |
| Accused | Taylor Buhr — charged with two counts of child abuse |
At this stage, police reports provide the factual basis for the arrest and charging decision; further details about the case — including any upcoming court proceedings, statements from prosecutors, or defensive arguments from Buhr's legal representation — were not included in the incident summary.
Community members with information relevant to the investigation are urged to contact Fargo police. As the case moves through the legal system, additional records and court filings will clarify the sequence of events, any additional allegations and the legal response. The safety and recovery of the children remain a primary concern for law enforcement and medical professionals involved in the case.
WE NEWS will continue to monitor court records and official releases and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
