Fullerton Police Detectives immediately responded to the scene when alerted to this tragic call for service.  After conducting a thorough investigation, which included surveillance footage and possible suspect vehicle information, Detectives served a search warrant at approximately 1:45 AM in the 400 block of W. Orangethorpe Ave.  Ultimately, a 25-year-old female resident of Fullerton, Venissa Maldonado, was arrested for attempt murder and felony child abuse.

 Just another reminder that the Safely Surrendered Baby Law was signed permanently into state law in January of 2006.  The law’s intent is to save lives of newborn infants at risk of abandonment by encouraging parents or person with lawful custody to safely surrender the infant within 72 hours of birth, with no questions asked.

 The Safely Surrendered Baby Law requires the baby be taken to a public or private hospital, designated fire station or other safe surrender site designated by the County Board of Supervisors.  

 Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Fullerton Police Detective Marcus Saenz at (714) 738-5361. Those wishing to provide information anonymously can call the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1(855) TIP-OCCS or you can visit their website at https://occrimestoppers.org/.  

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