From the Bel Air Police Department:On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at approximately 5:25 am Bel Air Police officers responded to 404 N. Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014 for a cardiac arrest involving a child. An off-duty Harford County Sheriff’s Deputy was driving past the location and observed an adult female, standing in the street, holding a lifeless infant child. The deputy immediately called for assistance and Bel Air Officers arrived within minutes. The Bel Air Police Department was assisted by our community, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Harford County Child Advocacy Center, Maryland State Police, Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Harford Department of Emergency Services with this investigation. Charges: 1st Degree Murder and Child Abuse Resulting in DeathDisposition: Currently held at the Harford County Detention Center

Source: Washington Post December 04, 2023 21:11 UTC