Media, 

Alesha Miller was arrested today (12/21/21) in connection with the death investigation of Elijah Thomas Ross, 9 years of age from Fort Wayne, that occurred on 12/18/21 on 800 Putnam St.  Alesha Miller is the stepmother of Elijah.

Arrested: Alesha Lynn Miller, 30 years of age, from Fort Wayne

Preliminary Charges: Aggravated Battery resulting in death, Neglect of a Dependent resulting in death, and 2 counts of Neglect of a Dependent  

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Sierra Marie Hernandez was arrested today (12/21/21) in connection with the Homicide investigation of Roderick Javon Patterson, 25 years of age from Fort Wayne, that occurred on 5/2/21 on the 2400 block of Trentman Ave.

Arrested: Sierra Marie Hernandez, 27 years of age, from Fort Wayne

Preliminary Charge: Murder