A Johnstown woman has been charged in the death of her 14-month-old daughter, authorities announced Thursday. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Johnstown Police Department, 38-year-old Veronica Lewis faces charges related to criminal homicide, aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children.
The death of Gianna Rice-Lewis was reported in the early morning hours of April 1 when first responders say they were called to a Moxham home on the 600 block of Grove Ave. for reports of the cardiac arrest of a 1-year-old girl. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees ruled the girl’s death a homicide caused by massive blood loss due to blunt force trauma from abuse. She’s being held in the Cambria County Prison. Her bail has been denied.