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Rocklin mother accused in baby's death arraigned on murder charge

Updated on: January 23, 2024 / 4:46 PM PST / CBS Sacramento

Rocklin mother charged with murder in 4-month-old daughter's death

ROCKLIN - A Rocklin mother has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her 4-month-old baby.

Jazmin Johnson, 30, arraigned in court Tuesday on charges of murder and assault on a child causing death. She was arrested after Rocklin Police officers found the infant's lifeless body while they were performing a welfare check shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday at an apartment along Parkside Drive, according to Rocklin Police Department statement.

Mugshot of Jazmin Johnson, 30, who was arraigned Tuesday, January 23, 2024, on a homicide charge related to her 4-month-old baby's death Placer County Sheriff's Office

Despite receiving life-saving measures, the baby was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The cause of the baby's death is not yet known.

Johnson was booked into the South Placer Jail. She is expected back in court on the morning of January 30.

Richard Ramos

Richard Ramos is a web producer for CBS Sacramento who was born and raised in Sacramento. He graduated with a BA in Journalism from CSUS.