02/29/2012

The Howard County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a three month old child.

On February 29, 2012 at approximately 7:28 A.M. the Howard County Sheriff’s Office received a 911call from 152 Hill Loop Newhope, Ar. that a three month old male child was not breathing.  EMS and deputies responded and found the three month old male child deceased.  The county coroner pronounced the victim at the scene.   The investigation is continuing by the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and the Howard County Coroner’s Office.  The body will be sent to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy.  Foul play is not suspected.

Butch Morris
Howard County Sheriff