(STRATHROY- CARADOC, ON) The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service has now charged two persons in connection to the sudden death of a young child that occurred on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, on Penny Lane in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.
On Friday May 24th, 2014 as a result of the investigation Police arrested 28 year old Amanda DUMONT and 24 year old Scott BAKKER at a Pannell Lane, Town of Strathroy, ON address.
Both accused have been charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death and Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life. They are currently in custody to await a bail hearing on Monday May 26th, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice in London, ON.
The victim is identified as 20 month old Ryker DAPONTE-MICHAUD of Strathroy, ON.
Strathroy-Caradoc Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing this investigation under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Heidi Stewart of the Criminal Investigation Branch.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Staff Sgt. Gilles Philion of the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service.