POCATELLO - A Pocatello man is facing three counts of misdemeanor injury to a child.

Police said Douglas Sheldon Jones was arrested at 800 Yellowstone Avenue at about 11:30 a.m. Friday. Police said Jones left a small child or baby in his car unattended for about 20 minutes, but also left two other children at his home.

Jones previously had a warrant out for his arrest due to a probation violation.

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