UPDATE 03/21/25: Arrest Made in Relation to Deceased Fetus at Local Apartment Complex Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 21, 2025
TIFTON, GA – After further investigation stemming from the fetus that was recovered from the dumpster at Brookfield Mews Apartment Complex on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Tifton Police Department is announcing the arrest and charges of Selena Maria Chandler-Scott, 24, of Tifton.
Scott has been arrested and charged with:
•One count of concealing the death of another person
•One count of throwing away or abandonment of a dead body prohibited
Scott is being held in the Tift County Sheriff’s Office awaiting her first appearance. This case is still active and on-going. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Tifton Police Department Detective Chris Knight at 229-382-3132. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or by using the TiftonPD Tip411 mobile app.
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Tifton Police Recover Deceased Fetus at Local Apartment Complex Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 20, 2025
TIFTON, Ga. – At approximately 6:00 AM on Thursday, emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a call at Brookfield Mews Apartments regarding an unconscious female who was bleeding. Upon arrival, EMS determined that the woman had suffered a miscarriage earlier. She was immediately transported to Tift Regional Medical Center for treatment.
During the response, a witness reported that the mother had earlier placed the fetus in a bag and placed that bag in a dumpster outside. Tifton Police responded to the scene and recovered the deceased fetus. The remains were sent for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
At this time, no charges have been filed as the investigation is active and ongoing. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results and conducting further interviews to determine the appropriate course of action.
The Tifton Police Department will provide updates as more information becomes available. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Tifton Police Department Detective Chris Knight at 229-382-3132. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or by using the TiftonPD Tip411 mobile app.
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