WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman accused of fatally abusing her nine-month-old daughter pleaded guilty on two of seven charges Thursday.
According to Franklin County Court of Common Pleas documents, 21-year-old Charity Dreyer, arrested in September after the death of her infant child, has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and endangering children.
Three-year-old boy hospitalized after shooting near BlacklickDreyer was arrested after officers responded to reports of a nonbreathing child on Beechbank Road in Whitehall. Police found the 9-month-old as well as a 23-month-old who appeared to be injured. Both were taken to a hospital.
Whitehall Deputy Chief Dan Kelso said officers suspected child abuse and court documents stated Dryer may have abused or even tortured the 23-month-old, which resulted in a possible broken arm, head and neck injuries.
A warrant was issued after hospital personnel issued a statement about the child’s injuries. Kelso said that while the report did not initially contain information on the 9-month-old, additional charges were anticipated.
Charity Dreyer (Courtesy/Franklin County Sheriff's Office)Dreyer was eventually charged with second-degree felony endangering children, felonious assault, murder, third-degree felony endangering children, involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanor counts of endangering children.
The guilty plea included a joint sentence recommendation of 4-to-6 years for endangering children and 11-to-16.5 years for involuntary manslaughter. The plea agreement sentences are to run consecutively with a total aggregate prison term of 15-to-20.5 years.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 12.
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