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BERLIN, N.H. — New Hampshire officials say an arrest has been made in the death of a 2½-year-old girl in the city of Berlin. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Roger Joseph Dana was charged Friday with second-degree murder in the death of Madison Dana.

Police said the youngster was taken to the Androscoggin Valley Hospital on Nov. 27 after a 911 call. An autopsy found she died of blunt impact injuries, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Prosecutors said the father assaulted the girl multiple times, causing her death.

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