St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2026-012620
Date of original release: 04-17-26

Child Abuse Arrest

Release posted on 04-17-26 at 3:28 PM

St. Petersburg Police detectives arrested Gabriella Daniels (22) and Ashton Kurant (21) and charged them with Aggravated Child Abuse and Child Neglect for injuries to a 1-month-old boy in their care.

The child was taken to the hospital on April 16th for medical treatment, where he died. After further investigation, he had bruises along his hairline and multiple lacerations throughout his body.

Booking photos are below.

This is an ongoing investigation. Due to the confidential nature of the case, no information identifying the child will be released.

Gabriella Daniels

Gabriella Daniels

Ashton Kurant

Ashton Kurant

St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer