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A toddler drowned in a pool, now his grandmother is facing charges
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Roswell police have arrested the grandmother of a child who drowned in his apartment’s swimming pool. Fulton County jail records show that Emelisa Paz-Santos has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children in the second degree. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On June 21, Roswell police were called to the pool at the Lake House apartment community in Martin’s Landing.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The tragic drowning of 2-year-old Alex Delgado at the Lake House apartment community in Martin's Landing raises concerns about pool safety in residential areas. As the summer months approach, apartment complexes and homeowners with pools must ensure that proper safety measures are in place to prevent similar incidents. The fact that Emelisa Paz-Santos, the grandmother, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children suggests that investigators believe a lack of supervision contributed to the toddler's death. This case may prompt local authorities to review pool safety protocols and consider additional measures to educate residents about the importance of supervising children near water. The Fulton County community will be watching to see how this case unfolds and what steps are taken to prevent future tragedies. The arrest of Paz-Santos serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of inadequate supervision around pools.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Roswell police have arrested the grandmother of a child who drowned in his apartment’s swimming pool. Fulton County jail records show that Emelisa Paz-Santos has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children in the second degree. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
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