Grandmother charged after 2-year-old drowns in Roswell pool | FOX 5 Atlanta

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published  July 15, 2026 5:47 PM EDT article Clubhouse pool at 1500 Harbor Landing in Roswell where a 2-year-old reportedly drowned on June 21, 2026. (SKYFOX 5) ROSWELL, Ga. – A 44-year-old grandmother faces charges after police arrested her in connection with the June drowning death of her 2-year-old grandson at a Roswell clubhouse pool.  What we know: The Roswell Police Department charged Emelisa Paz-Santos with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree cruelty to children following an extensive probe.  Emergency crews rushed to the Harbor Landing clubhouse pool around 9:30 p.m. on June 21 following reports of a child drowning.  First responders took over life-saving measures from bystanders who were administering CPR to 2-year-old Axel Delgado.  PREVIOUS STORY: 2-year-old dies after drowning in Roswell apartment pool Delgado was rushed to an area hospital, where he died the next day.  Investigators determined the drowning occurred during a social gathering while Paz-Santos failed to provide adequate care and supervision.  After consulting with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, detectives obtained warrants and booked Paz-Santos into the Fulton County Jail after she surrendered on July 14.  What we don’t know: Authorities have not released the specific surveillance video footage
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