Woman Admits Placing Baby in Trash Bag

On the morning of August 5th, A baby's body was found in a trash bag in Blythe Township. The bag was found near 189 Winfield Drive when authorities were called around 3am after a neighbor smelled something in the trash.

Later, State police at Frackville arrested Tara Lynne Paltanavage, 22, of 189 Winfield Drive, Middleport. Charged with endangering the welfare of children, concealing the death of a child, recklessly endangering another person and abuse of corpse. Paltanavage was arraigned before District Magisterial Judge David Plachko and bail was set at $250,000. Paltanavage was committed to Schuylkill County Prison.

On Wednesday, Paltanavage admitted in Schuylkill County court that she threw the baby's body in the trash and pleaded guilty to the charges.

Her sentencing is scheduled for January 26th, 2015.