Mandan Woman Faces Charges After Two Children Die

MANDAN (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old Mandan woman faces serious charges after two young children died Thursday night.

Kailey Erhart was arrested after officers responded to a home on South Frontier Trail at 5:42 p.m.

Authorities said three children were involved in the reported assault.

A five-month-old baby and a three-year-old child died, police said.

A one-year-old child was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police said Erhart faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and child abuse.

The charges are allegations, and Erhart is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Police Describe Standoff at Mandan Home

Police said Erhart locked herself inside the home before officers took her into custody.

Authorities also said she threatened to kill the children during the incident.

The children’s father was inside the home at the time, according to police.

Officials did not release more information about his role in the initial report.

The case remains under investigation.

Police released the deaths during a media briefing Friday morning.

Officials have not released additional details about the surviving child’s condition.

The initial report did not identify the children by name.

It also did not describe a possible motive for the reported assault.

Authorities have not released further details about what happened before officers arrived.

Investigators may release more information as the case develops.

Erhart was expected to make an initial court appearance at 1:30 p.m. Friday.

Court proceedings will determine how the charges move forward.

The filing of charges does not mean a defendant has been convicted.

Evidence will be reviewed through the court process.

People seeking local government information can visit the City of Mandan website.

Court information may also be available through the North Dakota Courts website.

The case has drawn attention because of the ages of the children involved.

Officials have not announced whether more charges could be filed.

No additional information about the father was included in the initial report.

TRF News will continue following public court filings and official updates.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.