(Denison) A judge is dropping charges against a mother accused in the death of her baby. Sarah Lembke of Charter Oak had been accused of child endangerment resulting in death in January. The Crawford County attorney filed a motion to dismiss the charge in November, and the judge granted it on Monday. The baby’s father is still facing first-degree murder charges and child abuse resulting in death.
Charges Dropped Against Mom Accused in Death of Her Baby
By Tom Robinson
Dec 3, 2025 | 5:44 AM
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