BREAKING: Deceased Infant Found In Dumpster, Police Asking For Help

by News Desk | Jan 8, 2024 · 11:52 am | Hollywood News

Hollywood Police asking for the public's help after a newborn baby was found deceased in a dumpster
Hollywood Police asking for the public's help after a newborn baby was found deceased in a dumpster

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026 · 4:53 pm

Related Topics: Hollywood Police Department | Homicide

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HOLLYWOOD, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2024) — Hollywood Police asking for the public’s help after a newborn baby was found deceased in a dumpster.

Just after 8 AM, on Monday, January 8th, 2023, police officers from the Hollywood Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive baby discovered inside a dumpster on Rodman Street. Immediate life saving measures were taken, but unfortunately, the baby was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives arrived at the scene and are currently conducting an investigation.

The Hollywood Police Department is seeking assistance from the community. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please reach out to the Hollywood Police Department at 954 764 4357 (HELP) or 954 967 4567. Alternatively, you can also send an email or text message to [email protected]. Another option is to provide information to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954 493 8477 (TIPS) or visit browardcrimestoppers.org.

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