VCSO: 4 charged with neglect resulting in child's death

​By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a young child after emergency crews rushed the 9-year-old to the hospital early yesterday morning -- in cardiac arrest.  Four suspects were arrested in connection to the death today.

According to the report, emergency crews responded to a call regarding the cardiac arrest just before 4 a.m., outside of the town of Fontanet in northern Vigo County.  The  child, Cameron R. Hoopingarner, was discovered at the scene and then transported to Union Hospital in cardiac arrest and was later pronounced deceased, according to a press release from the VCSO tonight.

Officials say the child, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, was emaciated --- weighing just 15 pounds.  

The VCSO criminal investigation alleges that the child's guardians were negligent in his care and an arrest and search warrant were executed at around 5 p.m. tonight at the residence located at11321 E. Lewsader Avenue.

The Indiana State Police Emergency Response Team assisted the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office while arresting the following individuals.  Their charges are also listed below each name.

• Chad Allen Kraemer, 33, 11321 E. Lewsader Ave.

Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death a Level 1 Felony.
Neglect of a Dependent a Level 3 Felony
Failure to Report Child Neglect Class B Misdemeanor

• Hubert A Kraemer, Guardian, 56 ,11321 E. Lewsader Ave.

Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death a Level 1 Felony.
Neglect of a Dependent a Level 3 Felony

• Robin Lee Kraemer, Guardian, 53 ,11321 E. Lewsader Ave.

Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death a Level 1 Felony.
Neglect of a Dependent a Level 3 Felony

• Sarah Beth Travioli ,30, 11321 E. Lewsader Ave.

Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death a Level 1 Felony.
Neglect of a Dependent a Level 3 Felony
Failure to Report Child Neglect Class B Misd.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and  and no further details regarding the death will be disclosed at this stage of the investigation,  Vigo County Sheriff Greg Ewing said. All four suspects are being held in the Vigo County Jail under a $250,000 bond.  All four will appear in a Vigo County Court tomorrow.