Woman Released After Teen’s Drowning | Toledo News

A Toledo woman, Kristen Gerrie, is released from jail after a judge approved her bond, facing a felony child endangerment charge tied to the drowning death of 11-year-old Angelique Cunningham. Gerrie was the only adult on the boat when both Angelique and another person went overboard in Lake Erie — both later found and declared accidental drowning victims. Authorities say Gerrie swam to shore and called a friend, but failed to alert emergency services or Angelique’s mother. The victim’s family, present in court, are still reeling from the tragedy, and the judge has issued a strict no-contact order — any violation could lead to immediate re-arrest. Gerrie’s bond was upgraded from $50K when the charge was a misdemeanor to match the felony, and her public defender entered a not guilty plea. She’s expected back in court next week, while the investigation continues and the family’s safety remains the court’s top priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f24817010ddf430