Man Gets 12 Years For Shaking Baby to Death While High on Synthetic Marijuana: Report

LANDOVER, MD — A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after his conviction for fatally shaking his girlfriend's baby while he was high on synthetic marijuana, according to a report.

Kareem Bryant, 24, pleaded guilty to child abuse in the death of 6-month-old Mariah Tilghman, according to a Washington Post report. Bryant had been watching the girl while her mother was in the shower at her Landover home when Bryant shook the child.

Her mother and Bryant called 911 and performed CPR before taking her to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead three days later, according to the report.

Earlier this year, Prince George's County launched a child care safety awareness campaign due to a string of infant deaths at the hands of irresponsible caregivers. The "Who's Watching My Child?" Child Care Safety Awareness campaign was launched on April 14 and coincided with Child Abuse Prevention Month.

“This year during Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is our goal to raise more than just awareness. We are working to increase the community’s ability to keep children safe,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III in a statement. “Law enforcement is doing its part by arresting and prosecuting individuals who commit crimes against children. It is now time for the community to do its part by being vigilant in knowing who is caring for our babies. We hope this campaign helps to increase the community’s ability to protect our most innocent and vulnerable citizens.”

Image via Prince George's County Police Department