Brooks on the loose

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Charles Brooks, Jr., originally of Atlanta, TX and currently residing in Dallas, TX, is on the run from authorities after cutting his ankle monitor. Brooks is an Italian-American,
height reported between 5’6”-5’8”, approximately 160-170 lbs., brown eyes, slender build and heavily tattooed.

District Attorney Kathryn Suggs planned to revoke his bail before Brooks skipped, according to Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the family in the civil case. Brooks also did not show up to his court appearance. He is now facing three felony charges for intent to cause bodily harm to a minor; aggravated robbery; and now tampering with an electronic monitoring device. Brooks was arrested on April 22, 2021, for beating two-year-old Blake Sampson “within inches of his life and left unresponsive while alone with Brooks in his Dallas home.”
Brooks, in his defense, allegedly told the child’s mother. Madison Ball of Texarkana, that Blake had fallen down the stairs. However, Blake was found to have a severe brain bleed with swelling and adult bite marks on both of his legs.

“The 29-year-old Brooks has had seven arrests for charges including aggravated robbery and narcotics possession since 2013 but has been able to stay out of prison for any length of time. The child’s family is hoping that Brooks’ luck has run out this time, now that Blake’s mother.... has asked for help from attorney Tony Buzbee. Buzbee, the owner of The Buzbee Law Firm, is known for winning record amounts of damages in high-profile cases.” reported Kate Stow.

The child in the case has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, chronic respiratory failure, seizure disorder, urethral trauma, and traumatic hemorrhage of the bilateral retina. He was admitted to the ICU and placed in a medically induced coma with a drain placed in his brain. Since entering the hospital, Blake “has spent all but four weeks confined to a hospital bed,” the petition reads.

“Blake has suffered from three strokes and continues to battle his traumatic brain injury which caused severe damage to his ability to breath and has severely impaired his motor skills. Accordingly, Blake has undergone multiple surgeries to clear his airways, had a tracheostomy inserted into the front of his windpipe, and must sleep on machines to keep his oxygen level at a stable condition.”

The petition goes on to list his injuries: “He requires a tracheostomy tube and is bedridden. He cannot walk and cannot survive for long periods of time without a breathing machine. Blake has severe brain damage. He will have a hole in his trachea for his lifetime, will have a relearn how to walk, and due to his severe brain damage, will require

24-hour medical care for the rest of his life.”

DFW police are asking for assistance in apprehending Brooks, who is considered dangerous. Call the Dallas Fort Worth Police or 911 if you know of his whereabouts. If you have additional information about the case call the

DA’s office at 214-653-3600

This is a developing case. Please also report any additional information to the Journal-Sun.

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