An investigation stemming from an incident that took place January 9th, has resulted in the arrest of a woman in southwest Iowa. Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope says on Jan. 9th, his  deputies were called to an address in Sidney for a report of an intoxicated female, who was arguing with bystanders and had fallen while holding an infant. Upon arrival, deputies removed a 2-month-old child from the care of 32-year old Jana Gray, of Sidney.

Jana Gray

The mother and child were transported to the hospital, where the child was found to be uninjured from the fall.

Deputies allege that Gray became intoxicated on an unknown substance while caring for the 2-month-old and another minor child.  The woman allegedly created a disturbance in the home and the minor requested assistance from neighbors.  When the neighbors attempted to aid the infant, Gray fell while holding the infant.

An investigation was conducted resulting in the issuance of an arrest warrant for Gray, who was taken into custody by a Shenandoah Police Officer today (Monday, Feb. 4th). She was arrested on an active Fremont County warrant for Child Endangerment. Gray was being held in the Fremont County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

The Shenandoah Police Department, Sidney Fire and Rescue and Iowa Department of Human Services assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.