FWPD: Homicide Suspect Arrested, 800 block Putnam Street

On December 23, 2021, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Jenna Mae Miller in connection with the death of her son, Elijah Thomas Ross, in the 800 block of Putnam Street.

Fort Wayne Police Department email:

Jenna Mae Miller was arrested today (12/23/21) in connection with the death investigation of Elijah Thomas Ross, 9 years of age from Fort Wayne, that occurred on 12/18/21 on 800 Putnam St. Jenna Miller is the biological mother of Elijah.

Suspect Arrested: Jenna Mae Miller, 36 years of age, from Fort Wayne

Preliminary Charges:

  1. Neglect of Dependent Causing Death – Level 1 Felony
  2. Neglect of a Dependent Failure to render Medical Aid – Level 1 Felony
  3. c – Level 6 Felony
  4. Neglect of a Dependent – Level 6 Felony

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

All information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app.

Read more posts on the 2021 46th Allen County Homicide or visit the 2021 Allen County Homicides index page.

 

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