DENVER — Denver police announced Monday they are investigating the death of a 2-year-old as a homicide and later arrested a suspect in the case.
Police responded to a call about an unresponsive toddler at a home in the 100 block of S. Vrain Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. According to DPD, the 2-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Later that day, DPD announced the arrest of Nicolas J. Stout, 38, who faces charges of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. His relation to the victim is unknown.
Police did not disclose additional details in the case as the cause of the toddler’s death is still under investigation.
According to criminal records pulled by Denver7, Stout previously pleaded guilty in Denver County Court to kidnapping in 2005 and received five years of intensive probation.
Seven years later, Stout pleaded guilty to impersonating a police officer in Denver after charges of burglary, arson, and weapons possession by a prior offender were dismissed.
The suspect was denied bond during his first court appearance on Tuesday morning.
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