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Ohio man accused of attempting to drown 7-year-old

Joshua Maynard

ASHTABULA, Ohio — A man is accused of holding a child under water until he stopped breathing.

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On March 12, Ashtabula police arrested 32-year-old Joshua Maynard for an alleged incident involving a 7-year-old, according to a media release.

Police said that Maynard held the 7-year-old under water resulting in the child becoming unresponsive and stopping breathing.

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The child was revived after CPR.

Maynard was charged with attempted murder, felonious assault and endangering children.

He is being held in the Ashtabula City Jail on a $500,000 bond.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.

We will continue to follow this story.

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