Police Respond to Toddler’s Death

TYLER — Tyler police are offering their condolences following the death of a toddler whose mother works for the police department. In a statement, police say, “It is with deep sympathy that we note the passing of Noah Weisberg who passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011 in Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas.”

According to the statement, Noah was flown to Medical City Children’s Hospital, where he spent 12 days in intensive care. The statement continues, “Noah’s mother, Laura Jewell, who is employed by the Tyler Police Department 9-1-1 Communications Center, wishes to thank the community for their prayers and concerns for Noah during this very difficult time. A tragedy fund account is being set up at Southside Bank in Noah Weisberg’s name for anyone wishing to help with medical and funeral expenses.”

Noah, 2, was found floating in a backyard swimming pool in Tyler last month. Officials with the Tyler Police Department said they were called to the 600 block of Kennedy Drive about 5:00pm July 22, after Noah was discovered floating in the pool behind his home by his grandfather.