A mom of two in Texas is behind bars after she allegedly left her younger youngsters dwelling alone for practically per week whereas she went on a cruise.
Lakesha Woods Williams, 29, was arrested on two costs of kid endangerment on Thursday after leaving her 6-year-old and 8-year-old youngsters alone in her high-rise residence in Houston for six days, in line with the Harris County Constable’s Workplace – Precinct 5.
Williams allegedly left for the cruise on April 4 and returned dwelling through the night of April 10.
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Precinct 5 deputies responded to Williams’ residence within the 9700 block of Katy Freeway on April 9 after receiving a name from somebody involved in regards to the two youngsters.
When deputies entered the residence, the kids, who had been alone, mentioned their mom was on a cruise.
Paramedics and Baby Protecting Companies had been then known as to the house to test on the youngsters’ well being and security, the constable’s workplace mentioned.
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“We’re nonetheless placing collectively the info and circumstances of how these youngsters had been left alone for a number of days,” Constable Ted Heap mentioned in a submit on Fb. “However the vital factor is they’re secure now and people accountable must be held accountable for leaving these youngsters in an unsafe scenario.”
Heap added that each youngsters at the moment are within the care of a relative.
Williams was arrested and booked into the Harris County Detention Facility the day after she returned to her residence. Her bond is about at $25,000.
Jail data present she is due in court docket on Monday.
