Grandmother arrested for allegedly throwing grandchild from railing at a Fairfax mall
Carmela Dela Rosa, 50, was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding after allegedly throwing her 2 year old granddaughter over the railing from a fifth-floor outdoor walkway at a shopping mall in Fairfax, Virginia. The incident occurred on the night of November 29th, 2010. The child, Angelyn Ogdoc, died early Tuesday morning from injuries sustained in the 50-foot fall.
It is possible that the malicious wounding charges will be escalated to murder or manslaughter. Dela Rosa stands accused of picking up her granddaughter and tossing her over the guardrail while walking from the shopping mall to the parking garage.
Crimes against children are typically the most serious that a person may face. If you or someone you know has been arrested for assault, murder or any type of criminal offense, make sure you retain experienced legal counsel as soon as possible. You may face years to life in prison if convicted of a crime such as the one that Dela Rosa has been accused of committing.
The Law Offices of Scott C. Nolan handles all types of felony and misdemeanor charges for clients throughout the Fairfax area. Contact a Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorney today for a confidential consultation regarding your case.