Friday, March 20, 2009

Couple Jailed Following Toddler's Death

A local couple are behind bars in the Gwinnett County Detention Center after the death of a 2-year-old child in their care Thursday.

According to authorites, the child drowned in a pool at a residence in the 3700 block of Bradford Walk Trail N.E. in Buford.

The care taker, Tanya Sheri Moon, 34, reportedly oversaw a day care center for several children at her home. There were reportedly four children, ranging from 2 to 9 years old, in Moon's care at the time of the drowning.

Moon and her husband, Shawn Moon, 36, were both arrested and charged with two counts of cruelty to children in the 2nd degree and one count of reckless conduct.

The couple, who have five children of their own, were taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center, while their children were moved to the Department of Family and Children Services.

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