Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg said the Coast Guard dispatched two boats and a helicopter to search the water after getting a call for help about 6:30 p.m. Monday from Newport fire and police officials.

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The woman's 911 call reportedly came in about 6 p.m. Monday.

Newport Police Chief Mark Miranda said his detectives interviewed the woman, 34-year-old Jillian McCabe. She is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder and first-degree manslaughter.

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Apartment complex community members look at the stuffed animals, snacks and drinks that rest at the base of a basketball goal with balloons in memoriam of Ja’Nylen Greggs in Atlanta on Friday, June 20, 2025. The apartment complex community is mourning 12-year-old Greggs after he was killed in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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