An Oak Harbor woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old child died following a medical emergency at a home over Memorial Day weekend.
Officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to a residence in the 500 block of Northeast Kettle Street just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, after receiving a report of a child in distress, according to the Oak Harbor Police Department.
First responders immediately began life-saving efforts at the scene before the child was transported to WhidbeyHealth in Coupeville for emergency treatment. Despite those efforts, the child died at the hospital.
Police said officers contacted a woman at the residence who identified herself as the child’s mother and launched a death investigation.
On Wednesday, May 27, investigators received additional information that led to the arrest of Jessica Kido, 34, according to Oak Harbor police.
Kido was booked into the Island County Jail on charges of controlled substance homicide, first-degree manslaughter, and reckless endangerment.
Authorities have not released details about the circumstances that led to the child’s death.
The investigation remains active, and police said additional information is being withheld to protect the integrity of the case.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the Oak Harbor Police Department at 360-279-4600.
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