Chelsea Andersh, 26, of Wagner, South Dakota, has been charged with Child Abuse and Neglect and Involuntary Manslaughter. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on September 11, 2021.
The indictment alleges that Andersh intentionally and knowingly abused, exposed, tortured, tormented, and cruelly punished a child who had not attained the age of seven by subjecting him to an environment which was lacking in proper parental care through the actions and omissions of Andersh, and which was injurious to the child’s welfare. Her actions led to the death of the child.
Andersh was indicted on March 2, 2022, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on March 7, 2022, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 15 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and up to $200 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann M. Hoffman is prosecuting the case.
Andersh was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Andersh, 26, is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The charges are merely accusations.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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