Two-Year-Old’s Death Leads to Mother’s Arrest

Two-Year-Old's Death Leads to Mother's Arrest
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

Glen Burnie, MD – On Saturday, police officers from the Eastern District responded to a report of an unresponsive two-year-old child in the 8000 block of Winding Wood Road in Glen Burnie at around 7:15 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers found the child lying face down inside the residence. The child was transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. Homicide detectives took over the investigation, gathering evidence from the home and conducting interviews. The child was sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy, which revealed the presence of opioids in the child’s system.

The child’s mother, Tiffany Lynee Carr, a 34-year-old resident of Glen Burnie, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, child neglect, reckless endangerment, and related offenses.

The investigation is ongoing. Homicide detectives are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731.