Mother charged in drowning death of her 5-year-old child

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-109319
Mother charged in drowning death of her 5-year-old child

The Windsor Police Service has charged a woman in connection with the drowning death of her 5-year-old child last week.

On September 9, 2024, officers responded to a report of a drowning at a residence in the 4200 block of Barton Crescent in Windsor. Police arrived at the scene and quickly recovered the child from the bottom of the home’s backyard pool.

Officers and personnel from Windsor Fire & Rescue Services performed life-saving measures on the unresponsive child pending the arrival of emergency medical services. Despite these efforts, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit investigated and arrested a 25-year-old woman on September 19, 2024. She has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also submit tips anonymously to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.