Idaho Teen Arrested for Infant's Death

An 18-year-old woman named Angel N. Newberry from Twin Falls, Idaho, has been arrested for allegedly leaving a deceased newborn in a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Grove Creek Medical Center in Blackfoot. The incident occurred on October 13, 2024, when hospital staff responded immediately to an alarm triggered by the box, only to find that the infant had already passed away. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are intended for the anonymous and safe surrender of unharmed infants under 30 days old, which this case did not meet, leading to Newberry's arrest for felony failure to report a death. The Blackfoot Police Department, in conjunction with the Twin Falls Police, conducted an investigation that identified Newberry as the individual responsible. She has been charged and booked into the Bingham County Jail, with the potential for additional charges pending. Due to the sensitive nature of the case, authorities are withholding further information at this time.