Canton, Dearborn Police Seek Parents in Child Cases

Authorities are investigating two separate child safety cases in Ohio and Michigan. In Canton, Ohio, police have issued arrest warrants for Demetres Givens, 42, and Jamie Thompson, 37, following the death of their 3-year-old son, Berko Givens, who was found unresponsive in his bed on May 5 and later died at the hospital. The parents are charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment but remain at large. Meanwhile, Dearborn police in Michigan are asking for public help to identify the parents or guardians of a young boy, estimated to be 3 to 5 years old, found alone early Tuesday morning near Mercury Drive and Paul Avenue. Authorities in both cases have not released further details on causes or evidence and urge anyone with information to contact the respective police departments. The investigations are ongoing as police seek community assistance.