Illinois Woman Arrested in Death of Toddler in Wisconsin

The woman is in custody on possible charges of child neglect causing death

Fond du Lac police say an Illinois woman was arrested in connection with the death of a 14-month-old child in Wisconsin.

Authorities said the 23-year-old woman from Calumet City was being held at the Fond du Lac County Jail Thursday on preliminary charges of child neglect causing death and child neglect causing great bodily harm.

The child died on July 7 at an apartment in the 800 block of Martin Avenue in Fond du Lac.

Police say additional arrests are expected.

Details surrounding the infant's death weren't immediately available but police said an investigation was ongoing. 

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