An Indiana foster mom wanted in the death of a 10-year-old boy was arrested in Michigan Saturday evening.
Jennifer Wilson, 48, was arrested at 8:18 p.m. on N Thompson Street, near Buffalo Street in New Buffalo on a charge of reckless homicide, according to the Berrien County Sheriff's Office.This comes after a warrant for her arrest was issued on Friday.
" When officers arrived, they found 10-year-old Dakota Stevens and transported him to an area hospital. Stevens died two days later from "mechanical asphyxia," according to the St. Joseph County Coroner's Office. His death was ruled a homicide and at the time of his death, Stevens was in foster care, officials said. A deputy was able to track down Wilson after identifying her vehicle through a license plate reader, according to the sheriff's office.
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