A Paradise father has been arrested on charges of manslaughter and child abuse after his 5-month-old baby died from being accidentally smothered, January 19, 2025, Paradise police officers, CAL FIRE, and Butte EMS responded to a call in the 800 block of Violet Way about a 5-month-old baby who was not breathing. Upon arrival at the scene, officers began life-saving measures, and Cal Fire and Butte EMS personnel took over medical care. Despite their efforts, the baby was pronounced deceased at the scene. it was determined that the baby's father, 25-year-old Daniel Eastman of Paradise, was intoxicated and fell asleep on the baby, which led to the infant's death