Woman Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Infant’s Death at Unlicensed Daycare
In East Canton, Ohio, Melanie Dimarzio, 45, has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of an 8-month-old boy at an unlicensed daycare. The infant, Grant Simmons, was found unresponsive during a nap in March.…
Nashville, TN, July 22, 2026 —
EAST CANTON, Ohio – A woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of an 8-month-old boy at an unlicensed daycare facility in East Canton, Ohio. Melanie Dimarzio, 45, faces charges in the death of infant Grant Simmons.
The infant was found unresponsive during a nap in March, according to reports. Investigations into the incident revealed that the operators of the unlicensed daycare reportedly lacked necessary CPR training and did not have proper safety measures in place.
The exact circumstances leading to the infant’s death are under investigation. The charge of involuntary manslaughter suggests that Dimarzio is accused of causing the death unintentionally through recklessness or criminal negligence. The lack of CPR training and essential safety protocols at the unlicensed facility are central to the ongoing investigation.
Further details regarding the timeline of events, the specific safety measures that were allegedly missing, and the outcome of any inspections or prior warnings to the facility were not immediately available. The case remains under active investigation by authorities.
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