CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A Pickaway County mother and grandmother have been arraigned on felony charges in connection with the death of a 17-month-old child, according to the Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas.
Brittany M. Stroud and her mother, Tammy M. Stroud, appeared before Judge Matthew H. Chafin on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for arraignments related to the death of Brittany Stroud’s 17-month-old daughter.
Both defendants appeared by video from the Pickaway County Jail and entered pleas of not guilty to all charges.
According to the court, Brittany M. Stroud faces three felony charges:
- Involuntary Manslaughter: First-degree felony.
- Endangering Children: Second-degree felony.
- Endangering Children: Third-degree felony.
Tammy M. Stroud faces three felony charges:
- Complicity to Involuntary Manslaughter: First-degree felony.
- Complicity to Endangering Children: Second-degree felony.
- Endangering Children: Third-degree felony.
During Tuesday’s arraignments, Judge Chafin set bond at $500,000 for Brittany Stroud and $100,000 for Tammy Stroud.
Both women remain in custody at the Pickaway County Jail.
Their next court appearance is scheduled for December 17, 2026, at 1 p.m., for a pretrial hearing.
The court has not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
