The suspect is identified as Elizabeth Newnam, 29, of Easton, Md. She is charged with one count of second degree child abuse, one count of neglect of a minor, one count of reckless endangerment, one count of second degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct and driving under the influence. Newnam was arrested at the scene without incident and taken to the Maryland State Police Easton Barrack for processing. Newnam was later transported to the Caroline County Detention Center where she is currently being held without bond.
Shortly after 7:00 p.m. yesterday, the Maryland State Police received a call from a motorist reporting that a child was left along the side of MD. Rt. 328 near Asbury Drive in Denton, MD. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Easton Barrack were immediately dispatched to the location.
The preliminary investigation indicates that Newnam was standing outside of her vehicle when a motorist driving by observed her throwing something into a nearby field. State police investigators were told by a witness it appeared as if she had struck a deer. The witness told investigators they turned their vehicle around to help Newnam, who returned to her vehicle and quickly fled the scene. The witness remained at the scene and walked over to where Newnam was standing and located a child with visible injuries. The witness immediately contacted the Easton barrack and was able to provide the vehicle color, make and registration. The information was dispatched to troopers nearby and moments later, troopers located Newnam inside her vehicle not far from the location where she initially left the 18- month-old child.
Newnam was located on MD. Rt. 328 at Kingston Landing Rd. with her one- year- old child son in the vehicle with her. State Police investigators believe Newnam’s son was in the vehicle when she dropped the 18-month-old child off on the side of the road. During contact with Newnam, troopers detected signs of possible impairment. Newnam was taken into custody without incident. Caroline County EMS responded to the location of the 18-month-old child and transported him to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton.
Caroline County EMS personnel and deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office responded and assisted at the scene. The Maryland Department of Social Services also assisted. The investigation is ongoing.
Signs of possible impairment. REALLY.
ReplyDeleteWow what a POS she is!
ReplyDeleteSo was the poor child dropped off on the side of the road, or was she thrown into a field adjacent to the road as the motorist initially reported?
ReplyDeleteCan the child be keep by other family members.Evadently this is no kind of mother. She probably won't get what she deserves but I pray the child is given love and safety.
ReplyDeleteThat child would not have been abandoned if the busybody hadn't turned around and stuck their nose in suspect's roadside business. Probably changing a diaper, but feared she might have had a little too much to drink. The mother panicked and left the child. I think the "witness" knows more than she is saying. Why would anyone turn around and approach a stranger on the side of the road, after nightfall, that was not visibly seeking any assistance? In this day and time, that's a good way to get killed. She thought it "appeared" that a deer was hit. I call BS! Did the busybody see a deer? Or damage to the car? Was the car disabled? Good Samaritan? I think not. Why didn't she just call law enforcement and report a suspicious vehicle? That would have been the safest thing for everybody...or was she LOOKING to be some kind of hero?
ReplyDelete9:42. What in the he-- are you smoking? You need to stop because it is screwing up your brain
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! Think of that poor child had they not come back!
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