A Madison County woman was arrested after police say they discovered her children living in deplorable conditions.
Emmy R. Bennett was arrested last Thursday after Richmond Police conducted a welfare check at her residence.
Officers responded to Bennett’s residence to check on the welfare of the children in the home following a complaint. Upon arrival, officers observed that Bennett appeared to be highly intoxicated.
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Inside the home officers observed that the residence was unclean/unsanitary with trash throughout. Two small children were inside a bedroom sleeping on a small mat on the floor. The door to the bedroom was barricaded by a large tote.
Officers discovered another child in a separate room where the door was locked from the outside.
Bennett was taken into custody and charged for Criminal Abuse 1st Degree. The children were given to the care of other family members.
