Nanny Accused of Suffocating 8-Month-Old Girl in Glenarden: Police

GLENARDEN, MD — Police have arrested a nanny in connection with the death of an 8-month-old girl in Glenarden on Monday.

Oluremi Oyindasola, 66, of Glenarden faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree child abuse resulting in death and related charges after police say she caused the Enita Salubi of Glenarden to suffocate in an unspecified manner, according to a Prince George's County Police Department statement.

Police say that at around 4:10 p.m. Oct. 24, the baby was rushed to the hospital after she "became unresponsive at home." An autopsy determined the cause of death to be asphyxiation, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide, the report states.

"The preliminary investigation revealed the injuries to the baby occurred while in the sole care and custody of Oyindasola," the report adds.

Oyindasola remains in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

The report adds: "Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online."

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