Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a toddler last weekend, according to information received today (Friday) from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said in a press release to WIZS News that two men and one woman were charged Thursday, Mar. 24 in connection with the accident involving a motor vehicle, which resulted in the death of an 18-month-old child.
Deputies responded to a call at 6:04 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 19 to 1320 Railroad St.
An 18-month-old was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center by Vance County EMS, where the child died as a result of injuries received in the accident.
The child’s name has not been released.
Arrested were:
- Santos Benito Mendez Ramirez, 32, felony child neglect, child abuse, serious bodily injury and felony conceal, failure to report death of a child; secured bond – $60,000
- Ingrid Rosario Chavez-Ramos, 23, felony child neglect, child abuse, serious bodily injury and felony conceal, failure to report death of a child; secured bond – $60,000
- Adan Leandro Escobar Mendez, 26, failure to report an accident; secured bond – $1,500