Man accused of biting infant during erratic dash through businesses before restaurant arrest
Jerry L. Stark, a 34-year-old Memphis man, is accused of biting an infant on the face and fleeing through multiple businesses while claiming his family was trying to kill him. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 1, 2026, and ended with Stark's arrest at a restaurant on North Hollywood Street. Witnesses reported the infant showed signs of distress and was eventually taken from Stark before police arrived.
- ▪Jerry L. Stark is charged with domestic assault following the incident.
- ▪Stark was seen running through multiple locations, including two gas stations, while carrying the infant.
- ▪Witnesses reported Stark bit the infant on the right side of the face and was holding the child tightly, causing the infant to turn blue.
- ▪The incident ended at a Memphis Wings restaurant where Stark was found on the kitchen floor with the child.
- ▪Witnesses managed to remove the infant from Stark's custody and called police before officers arrived.
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Celebrity Arrests Man accused of biting infant during erratic dash through businesses before restaurant arrest A Memphis man is accused of biting an infant and running through multiple businesses while claiming his family was trying to kill him By Greg Wehner Fox News Published May 3, 2026 5:54pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Memphis man is accused of biting an infant on the face and running through multiple locations while claiming his family was trying to kill him, according to a Tennessee affidavit.
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