Child neglect involving 5-day-old baby; West Bend woman reaches plea deal

The Brief

  • Janet Solis pleaded guilty to child neglect after her 5-day-old infant suffered skull fractures from a fall while she was reportedly unconscious from a drug overdose in the hospital.
  • Solis was sentenced to two years in prison and four years of extended supervision.
  • Solis and co-defendant Devin Berg both admitted to being daily heroin users, and the infant tested positive for multiple drugs at birth.

WEST BEND, Wis. A West Bend woman accused of child neglect that led to serious injuries suffered by a 5-day-old baby has reached a plea deal.

Janet Solis pleaded guilty on Monday, Oct. 13 to a single count of neglecting a child (consequence is great bodily harm). The Ozaukee County judge then sentenced Solid to two years in prison plus another four years of extended supervision.

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What we know:

Solis was accused along with Devin Berg.

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