NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 22, 2009
Contact: Michele Nicholson
Public Information Officer
(850) 651-7420
CRYING BABY IN FILTHY APARTMENT LEADS TO CHILD NEGLECT
ARREST
Jennifer D'Dilva
Inside, deputies found a crying baby strapped in a
car seat, wearing a diaper overflowing in urine and full of fecal matter. The
infant was also surrounded by dirty diapers and trash. Deputies say a survey of
the residence showed it to be filthy and
in complete disarray. The baby was taken to the Emerald Coast Children's
Advocacy Center for a medical exam and care. The examining doctor says the
infant's head is misshapen and she has weak muscular structure, likely due to
being restrained in a car seat for extended periods of time and a lack of
physical mobility. The baby also had a
rash, blisters, and a yeast infection caused by urine burns and fecal matter.
Deputy Jermaine Scott obtained a
warrant for 20-year old Jennifer D'Silva of
1402 Beverly Street, Apartment B on a charge of child neglect.
On May 21st, D'Silva was located at a home on Spinnaker Lane in Shalimar
and taken into custody. She is currently being held at the Okaloosa County jail
in Crestview.
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