Alesha Miller was arrested on Dec. 21 in connection with the death investigation of Elijah Thomas Ross, 9, of Fort Wayne, that occurred on Dec. 18 on 800 Putnam St. Miller is the stepmother of Ross.

Arrested: Alesha Lynn Miller, 30, of Fort Wayne

Preliminary Charges: Aggravated Battery resulting in death, Neglect of a Dependent resulting in death and 2 counts of Neglect of a Dependent

Sierra Marie Hernandez was arrested on Dec. 21 in connection with the Homicide investigation of Roderick Javon Patterson, 25 of Fort Wayne, that occurred on May 2 on the 2400 block of Trentman Ave.

Arrested: Sierra Marie Hernandez, 27, of Fort Wayne

Preliminary Charge: Murder