STOCKTON – The parents of a two year old girl were arrested and charged in her death after police say she was malnourished and neglected.
The incident began early Monday morning, when fire and medical personnel were dispatched at about 3:15am to a home on the 300 block of West Oak Street. The report indicated help was needed for a two year old girl who was unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead.
Police say the girl was malnourished, appeared extremely emaciated, and had clear signs of neglect. Detectives and CPS officials responded to the home to investigate.
Both parents were taken into the police department for questioning. Gregorio Ornelas, 61, and Jessica Chavez, 39, were both arrested and charged with child abuse resulting in death.
Both parents were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail without possibility of bail. They are due in court Wednesday afternoon.
