neglect of a dependent
Coverage of neglect of a dependent in the Nexus archive.
- Mother arrested in connection with infant’s death
A mother was arrested in connection with the death of an infant in Shipshewana, Indiana. Chantel Cunningham, 24, faces charges of murder and neglect of a dependent causing death, months after police were called to investigate the infant's death.
- Mother arrested in connection with infant’s death
A mother was arrested in Shipshewana, Indiana, in connection with the death of an infant. Chantel Cunningham, 24, faces charges of murder and neglect of a dependent causing death as the investigation continues.
- Mother arrested in connection with infant’s death
A mother has been arrested in Indiana in connection with the death of an infant. Police investigated the case after being called to a home in Shipshewana on April 6, and months later charged the 24-year-old with murder and neglect of a dependent causing death. The infant’s cause of death has not been disclosed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
- 2 day care workers charged after 5-year-old was put in closet, police say
Two day care workers in Indiana were charged after a 5-year-old child was allegedly placed in a closet and struck with a broom. Tashshavviyon Stinson is accused of physically abusing the child, while Andrea Williamson was arrested for failing to report the incident, violating mandated reporting laws.
- Northwest Indiana officer charged with neglect of child; dog found in car with feces
A Lake County Sheriff's officer was charged with neglect of a dependent after a 4-year-old was found wandering a street half-naked. A dog was also discovered in a vehicle with feces, according to court documents.