CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department has arrested a local man on charges of child abuse and domestic violence.

Joseph Allen-Lee Peters, 25, of Clearlake was arrested in the case, according to Sgt. Nick Bennett.

Bennett said Clearlake Police officer Andrew Adams responded to Burns Valley School on Monday to assist Child Protective Services on a report of possible child abuse.

The 8-year-old child stated he had been struck in the face by Peters, who was known to the family as “Uncle Hose,” Bennett said.

Bennett said the child had obvious signs of recent and prior trauma to his body.

Further investigation revealed that Peters had physically abused other family members as well, Bennett said.

Peters was booked into Lake County Jail for charges relating to the child abuse and domestic violence assault charges. Bail was set at $75,000. He remained in custody on Wednesday, according to jail records.

Investigation into these charges and possibly others are continuing between Child Protective Services and Clearlake Police Department, Bennett said.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Officer Adams at 707-994-8251, Extension 501.