Published August 18, 2012, 06:10 AM

Man pleads not guilty in child’s death

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Waubay man has pleaded not guilty in the January death of his 2-year-old daughter.

By: Associated Press, The Jamestown Sun

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Waubay man has pleaded not guilty in the January death of his 2-year-old daughter.

U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson said Mario M. Contreras pleaded not guilty on Thursday to second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, child abuse and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

The Argus Leader reported that his daughter, Aleeyah Cook of Sisseton, died Jan. 11 at a Fargo, N.D., hospital.

No court date has been set for Contreras.

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