Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years in death of infant daughter

Father admits role in death of baby girl in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades behind bars after admitting responsibility in the death of his 3-month-old daughter, a case that began with a frantic call about a baby struggling to breathe inside a township home.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced that 37-year-old Ruben Santiago was sentenced Friday to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison after prev...