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Iowa couple arrested after infant suffers alleged abuse for weeks

ANKENY, IOWA – An Iowa couple allegedly abused their baby for weeks and are now behind bars, facing serious charges.

The case began back on April 28, 2017. That day, at about 5:30 AM, the Ankeny Police and Ankeny Fire departments were dispatched to 2009 NW Hickory #6 on a report of a six week old male infant in respiratory distress. Police say the caller in this incident was the father of the child. Upon arrival a police officer and medical personnel encountered the father and mother in the apartment with the infant. The infant was in medical distress and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

A criminal investigation into this incident was initiated after medical personnel at the hospital evaluating the child notified the Ankeny Police that the child had injuries consistent with abuse. Indications are the child had sustained multiple injuries over a period of weeks. Since the original report, detectives with the Ankeny Police have conducted interviews with those whom had access to the child, evaluated medical evidence, and consulted with experts which has resulted in two arrests. The arrested individuals identified below are the biological parents of the infant.

The 6-week-old infant is still hospitalized with multiple serious injuries. This case is still ongoing.

Arrested and charged at this time is 23-year-old Anthony Robert Weber of 2009 NW Hickory #6. He is charged with 1 count of Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, a class C felony and 1 count of Child Endangerment Causing Serious Injury, a class C felony.

Also arrested is 20-year-old Jennifer Ashley Stoddard of 2009 NW Hickory #6. She is charged with 1 count of Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, a class C felony and 1 count of Child Endangerment Causing Serious Injury, a class C felony.

Both remain jailed at this time.

WEBER, ANTHONY ROBERT
STODDARD, JENNIFER ASHLEY
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