Two Arrested in Connection to Infant's Death in Mississippi

Two arrested in Magee on child abuse charges; officials investigate death of infant

MAGEE, Miss. (WLBT) – Two people have been arrested and face multiple charges after an infant under their care died. The Magee Police Department announced the arrests of Desserae Vaugn and Joseph Lexia on Wednesday. The two are charged with child abuse and neglect, along with possession of controlled substances and possession of paraphernalia, and three counts of animal cruelty. The Attorney General’s office is investigating the death of an infa…

Two arrested in connection to infant's death in Mississippi

MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - Magee police announced a man and a woman were arrested in connection to the death of an infant. According to investigators, Desserae Vaughn and Joseph Lexia were charged with child abuse, child neglect, deprivation of substantial necessities, possession of controlled substances, possession of paraphernalia and three counts of animal cruelty. Police [...]

2 people facing charges connected with death of infant in Magee

A man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with the death of an infant. Law enforcement in Magee reported that Desserae Vaughn and Joseph Lexia were charged with child abuse, child neglect, deprivation of substantial necessities, possession of controlled substances, possession of paraphernalia, and three counts of animal cruelty. While details remain slim, police confirmed that the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office is conducti…

Magee police announce arrests in infant death, stolen-vehicle probes

MAGEE, Miss. — The Magee Police Department said it arrested two people in connection with alleged child abuse and an ongoing infant death investigation and arrested a third person in a separate stolen-vehicle case. The department identified Desserae Vaughn and Joseph Lexia as the subjects of the incident tied to…

Two arrested as AG investigates infant death in Magee

MAGEE – Two people have been arrested and face multiple charges after an infant who was in their care died. The Magee Police Department announced Wednesday the arrests of Desserae Vaughn and Joseph Lexia. Police said Vaughn and Lexia are charged with child abuse, child neglect, deprivation of substantial necessities, possession of controlled substances, possession of paraphernalia and three counts of animal cruelty. The Mississippi Attorney Gene…