New Jersey mother arrested on murder charges in death of 8-month-old baby

New Jersey mother arrested on murder charges in death of 8-month-old baby.

NEW JERSEY – Police have arrested a mother on murder charges in the death of her 8-month-old baby, authorities said Wednesday.

Ashley Roman, 20, and Joshua Delgado, 22, were arrested Tuesday on murder charges, authorities said.

Roman brought her baby to the hospital on October 25, prosecutors said. She was joined by Delgado, who was not related to the boy. The baby’s death was declared a homicide on October 25.

Delgado was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child and drug charges. Roman was also accused of endangering the welfare of a child.

Both Roman and Delgado were in custody Wednesday.

It was not immediately clear what caused the baby’s death.

Another New Jersey mother was also arrested Tuesday on charges of the death of her baby and daughter.