On Tuesday, Fostoria police and EMS responded to 1521 N. Countyline St. on reports of an unresponsive infant. First Responders began using lifesaving actions on the infant and transported then transported the infant to the Fostoria ProMedica Hospital. The 4-month-old was later pronounced deceased. 

As Fostoria Detectives and Wood County Children Services investigated the scene, they concluded the infants’ passing was not of natural causes or accidental. The child had injuries that were brought on from trauma and abuse, which lead them to the determine the father, 24-year-old Joseph D. Bonito, purposefully hurt the infant.

Authorities charged Bonito with murder and child endangerment. He is currently being held in the Wood County Jail with no bond. The incident is still under investigation.