SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND CO. (WOLF) — Two Sunbury residents have been charged in connection with the tragic death of a six-day-old infant, according to local authorities.
Ashley Usadel, 31, and Travis Smart, 35, are facing criminal charges after the baby died while in their care. According to court documents, Usadel has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment, while Smart is facing a charge of child endangerment.
The nature of the circumstances leading to the infant’s death has not been fully disclosed, but the case has prompted a serious investigation by Sunbury police.
Both Usadel and Smart were remanded to Northumberland County Prison after being unable to post bail. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full details surrounding the incident.
