Staff Report / May 15, 2026
A Bath couple has been charged with criminally negligent homicide following an investigation into the death of their newborn child, according to police.
Authorities said 27-year-old Dakota J. Abeel and 23-year-old Paige M. Abeel, both of Bath, were arrested after an investigation into the death of a 12-day-old infant. The investigation was conducted by the Bath Village Police Department with assistance from the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and the Steuben County Child Advocacy Center.
Police said both individuals were charged with one count each of criminally negligent homicide, a Class E felony under New York law. Officials have not publicly released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death or the timeline of the investigation.
According to reports, the couple was processed and arraigned in Bath Village Court. Authorities did not immediately release additional information regarding bail conditions or future court appearances.
The investigation remains ongoing. Officials emphasized that the charges are accusations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
