2 charged in Scott County after death of 7-week-old baby

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Scott County Sheriff’s Office announced two people have been charged in connection with the death of a 7-week old baby.

At around 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22., a call came in to Scott County Central Dispatch regarding a baby who wasn’t breathing. According to the sheriff’s office, rescue and deputies were immediately dispatched to the scene in the Alley Valley area.

Meanwhile, a dispatcher provided instructions on how to perform CPR. An investigator was already in the area and arrived on the scene about 5 minutes after the call came in and took over the CPR effort until the rescue squad arrived, SCSO stated.

The investigator drove the ambulance while rescue workers attended to the baby, according to SCSO. And the 7-week-old was first taken to Indian Path Emergency Room. From there, the baby was flown to Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, TN.

An assessment revealed the infant had been “critically injured,” SCSO stated. At that point, the sheriff’s office launched an investigation with the Department of Social Services and Scott County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

On July 25, “after extensive treatment” the baby died, SCSO reported.

The mother, Hannah Danielle Davidson, age 19, and 24-year-old Michael T. Finely have been charged with felony abuse and neglect of a child. Both are being held without bond.

SCSO said the baby was taken to Roanoke for an autopsy and additional charges are expected.

Court records list Davidson and Finley as residents of Fort Blackmore. A photo of Davidson isn’t currently available.

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