March 29, 2024

Man charged in toddler’s death last week

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Police in western Iowa have arrested a man and charged him in the death of a toddler.

Police say officers and fire personnel were sent to a Council Bluffs apartment last week for an unresponsive child. The child, a 16-month-old girl, was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued for 22-year-old Javon Jennings.