GAINESVILLE, GA – A Gainesville man is facing serious charges after authorities say both of his infant twins were discovered with injuries authorities believe were caused by child abuse.

Julian Chase Jalbert Sr. was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with injuries sustained by his 8-week-old children, following a call to 911 reporting that one of the infants was not breathing at a home on Shuler Road. Emergency personnel arrived just after 9 a.m. on January 11 and transported the unresponsive baby to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Doctors quickly determined that the child was suffering from a brain bleed. Medical staff attributed the injuries to abusive head trauma, stating the type of injuries were associated with the infant’s head having been forcefully shaken.

Following the discovery, deputies with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check on the deceased infant’s twin sibling. During the examination, authorities noted that the second child showed signs of physical injury, including a bruised leg.

An investigation led law enforcement to conclude that both infants’ injuries could be traced back to Jalbert. He was subsequently arrested at the hospital while his children continued to receive medical attention.

Jalbert is charged with cruelty to children and battery. He is currently detained at the Hall County Jail without bond for the cruelty to children charge. He also faces a $5,700 bond related to the battery accusation. Authorities have not yet released information regarding a pending court date for Jalbert.

As the legal process moves forward, the Georgia Division of Family and Children’s Services has assumed custody of the twins to ensure their protection. There was no immediate information provided about the children’s current medical status, but officials confirmed that their welfare is being monitored.

Child protective services and local law enforcement have not commented on whether there were any prior calls or investigations at the residence. The case remains under active investigation as authorities gather further evidence and await results from additional medical examinations.

This incident underscores the dangers of abusive head trauma, also known as shaken baby syndrome, a preventable form of injury that medical experts warn can be catastrophic or fatal to infants.

Officials urge anyone who suspects child abuse to report it immediately, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention in preventing further harm.