Grandmother charged after 2-year-old drowns in Roswell pool

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Clubhouse pool at 1500 Harbor Landing in Roswell where a 2-year-old reportedly drowned on June 21, 2026. (SKYFOX 5)

ROSWELL, Ga. - A 44-year-old grandmother faces charges after police arrested her in connection with the June drowning death of her 2-year-old grandson at a Roswell clubhouse pool. 

What we know:

The Roswell Police Department charged Emelisa Paz-Santos with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree cruelty to children following an extensive probe. 

Emergency crews rushed to the Harbor Landing clubhouse pool around 9:30 p.m. on June 21 following reports of a child drowning. 

First responders took over life-saving measures from bystanders who were administering CPR to 2-year-old Axel Delgado. 

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Delgado was rushed to an area hospital, where he died the next day. 

Investigators determined the drowning occurred during a social gathering while Paz-Santos failed to provide adequate care and supervision. 

After consulting with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, detectives obtained warrants and booked Paz-Santos into the Fulton County Jail after she surrendered on July 14. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the specific surveillance video footage or the detailed witness statements used to secure the arrest warrants. It remains unclear when Paz-Santos will make her initial court appearance or if she has retained legal counsel.