Mother Arrested For Throwing Baby In Dumpster

On Thursday June 16th, 2016 at approximately 11:35 a.m., London Police received information that a deceased baby was located in a garbage dumpster in the area of Richmond Street and Mill Street. The final autopsy results, which include trying to ascertain the cause of death, are pending further medical testing that will take weeks or months.

Investigators have identified the mother of the deceased baby, whom they believe is also responsible for placing it in the dumpster on June 16. She was located in Amherstberg and then arrested early this morning with the assistance of the Amherstberg Police Service. The first priority was the welfare of the mother and she was taken for medical attention. She was then transported back to London by Major Crime Detectives. As a result of the investigation thus far, this 23 year old female has been charged with:

Neglect to Obtain Assistance in Child Birth, and

Dispose of Body of Child After Delivery

Both of the above two charges are offences under the Criminal Code. London Police Major Crime Section is continuing with this investigation. Police are not seeking any other persons responsible at this time, however do encourage anyone with information relating to this incident to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com

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