Two North Bay residents have been charged with manslaughter and other serious offences following the death of a three-month-old infant earlier this year.
The North Bay Police Service Criminal Investigations Section has made two arrests in connection with an extensive investigation following the death.
On January 13 at 10:47 a.m., District of Nipissing Paramedic Services and North Bay Fire & Emergency Services responded to a call in the Lavase Road area.
Upon arrival, paramedics located a three-month-old infant who was initially without vital signs.
"The infant was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and, on January 19, succumbed to those injuries," says a release.
NBPS was also called on January 13 and subsequently launched a criminal investigation into the matter.
As a result of the investigation and autopsy findings from the Eastern Ontario Regional Forensic Pathology Unit, the two accused were arrested and charged Oct. 9.
A 32-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have been charged with:
- Manslaughter
- Failure to provide the necessities of life
- Assault causing bodily harm
Both were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
“These types of investigations involving very young children are among the most difficult our members can face,” says Inspector Scott McFarlane. “I commend the dedication of all first responders who attended, as well as the service personnel and investigators who have worked on this case, demonstrating an extraordinary level of professionalism and compassion to bring this case before the justice system.”