Police search for grandmother Tonya Monroe after boy dies from meth poisoning

Sandy Springs Police are looking for a grandmother they say was responsible for the meth-induced death of her 9-month-old grandson Koby Connelly

Tonya Monroe, 45, is suspected in the murder of the infant who was found dead inside an apartment in March after ingesting meth.

Investigators say his grandmother has been charged with felony murder, possession of methamphetamine and cruelty to children after toxicology tests revealed Koby ingested meth.

Monroe is believed to be driving a silver 2004 Toyota 4-Runner with Georgia tag RAL9819. Her whereabouts are unknown at this time.

Anyone with any information regarding Monroe’s whereabouts is urged to contact Sandy Springs Police

Department Criminal Investigations Division, Detective S. Ortega by phone at 770-551-6949 or by email at sortega@sandyspringsga.gov. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by phone at 404-577-TIPS (8477), on the inteet at www.crimestoppersatlanta.org, or text the tip information to 274637 (CRIMES).