Ohio Woman Charged in Infant’s Death at Unlicensed Daycare
In East Canton, Ohio, Melanie Dimarzio, 45, was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of an 8-month-old boy, Grant Simmons. The incident occurred at an unlicensed daycare where the child was found unresponsive during a…
Portland, OR, July 22, 2026 —
EAST CANTON, Ohio – A 45-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of an 8-month-old boy in East Canton, Ohio. Melanie Dimarzio is facing charges related to the incident involving Grant Simmons, who was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive at an unlicensed daycare.
The circumstances surrounding the infant’s death unfolded during a nap at the facility. Authorities investigating the case indicated that the operator of the daycare, identified as Dimarzio, was found to be lacking critical safety protocols. These omissions included a lack of necessary CPR training and the absence of established emergency plans, according to officials.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Further details regarding the timeline of events leading to the discovery of the unresponsive infant, as well as the specific conditions at the unlicensed daycare, have not yet been fully disclosed by authorities.
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