
Michael Ray Hatfield, the father of an infant that died yesterday, has been booked into the Saline County Jail and charges are being requested for felony murder, aggravated endangerment of a child, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Salina Police Department press release.
The release stated that first responders were dispatched to 919 North Ninth at 3:22 p.m. on May 22 in regards to an 11-month-old boy that was not breathing. Upon arrival, emergency responders began life-saving measures and the infant was transported to Salina Regional Health Center. According to the press release, he was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:15 p.m. yesterday.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing but “information gleaned” led to the arrest of the 42-year-old suspect.