Sand Springs Man Charged In 6-Month-Old Son's Death

A Sand Springs man arrested in the death of his 6-month-old son was charged Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 14th 2012, 9:29 pm

By: News On 6


A Sand Springs father is facing four charges after his 6-month-old son was discovered dead. 

Jobe Jones, 20, was charged Tuesday with two counts of child neglect, one count of unlawful possession of controlled drug and one count of possession or selling of paraphernalia.

Emergency crews found the infant dead inside Jones' home Tuesday February 7, 2012.

02/08/2012 Related Story: Sand Springs Man Arrested In Death Of 6-Month-Old Son

Jones told police he was asleep on the couch with his 6-month-old son and 1-year-old daughter when he awoke and found the infant dead.

Officers said the home was in disarray and the only items in the home's refrigerator were beer and juice. Police say they also found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the home.

Jones remains in the Tulsa County Jail under a $100,000 bond.  

DHS took the 1-year-old girl into protective custody. There's still no official word on the cause of death.

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