Tragedy struck a Saint Paul neighborhood on Tuesday when police responded to an emergency call, only to discover an unresponsive toddler at a residence on the 1000 block of 5th St. E. The 1.5-year-old child was rushed to Regions Hospital but tragically was pronounced dead upon arrival.
In connection with the death, Saint Paul Police have arrested a couple, Jeffrey Weidell, 38, and Jasmine Ryan, 31, on suspicion of 2nd-degree manslaughter. The pair could face serious charges pending the outcome of a thorough investigation, which is being diligently conducted by law enforcement officials. According to a social media post from the Saint Paul Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m., and early indicators suggest that narcotics may have played a role in the heart-wrenching incident.
DEATH INVESTIGATION UPDATE:
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) December 26, 2024
Jeffrey Weidell, 38, and Jasmine Ryan, 31, have been arrested on suspicion of 2nd degree manslaughter in connection to the death of their 1.5-year-old child.
Details remain sparse as the Saint Paul Police Department has divulged only preliminary findings, but they have assured the public that more information will follow when it becomes available. Officials have yet to release further specifics on the narcotics involved or the circumstances leading up to the emergency call.
