Crime & Safety

Oakland Park Grandmother Arrested, Accused Of Giving 11-Month-Old Grandson Lethal Dose Of Antihistamine

She was released after posting bond that was set during a Saturday court appearance, documents show.

(CBS Miami)

October 18, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE -- An Oakland Park woman was arrested and is facing charges in connection with the death last year of her young toddler grandson who ingested a powerful antihistamine that turned out to be lethal, according to a police report.

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Tibina Louissant was taken into custody by homicide detectives from the Broward County Sheriff's Office and taken to the Broward County Jail, where she was booked on suspicion of aggravated manslaughter of a child, the report said.

She was released after posting bond that was set during a Saturday court appearance, documents show.

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