Stepfather Wanted In Stockton Toddler's Death Turns Himself In
STOCKTON (CBS13) - Police say the man suspected in the death of a 2-year-old boy has turned himself in.
Stockton police said Tuesday that Donte Revels turned himself in to the Oakland Police Department. He is facing felony charges of child abuse and homicide.
Revels was identified as the boy's stepfather.
2 yr old boy homicide update: Step-father Donte Revels turned himself in at Oakland PD. He was arrested for felony child abuse & homicide...
— Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) October 18, 2016
2 yr old boy homicide update: Donte Revels is being transported back to Stockton & will be booked into the San Joaquin County Jail.
— Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) October 18, 2016
Police had been searching for Revels since last week after he was identified as a person of interest in the boy's death.
Detectives classified the boy's death as a homicide, but have not commented on why.