Fostoria Man Charged with Murder After 4-Month-Old Infant Dies from Alleged Abuse on Tuesday

A 24-year-old Fostoria man was arrested in connection to the death of an infant late Tuesday morning.

According to a release from Fostoria Police Chief Gabe Wedge, officers and Fostoria EMS responded to 1521 North Countyline Street, in the Wood County section of the city, for the report of an unresponsive infant.

Once First Responders arrived on scene, lifesaving actions were implemented, and the infant was then immediately transported to the Fostoria ProMedica Hospital for further medical aid.

Unfortunately, the 4-month-old child was later pronounced deceased.

While investigating the incident, Fostoria Detectives and Wood County Children Services Investigators were able to determine the infant’s death was not of natural causes or accidental, and that the child had sustained injuries that were consistent with trauma and abuse.

Through further interviews and investigation, detectives and investigators were able to determine the father, Joseph D. Bonito, had purposefully injured the infant, which lead to the death. 

At this time, Bonito has been charged with Murder, and Endangering Children.

He is currently being held in the Wood County Jail with no bond and is awaiting an initial court appearance. 

The incident remains under investigation.