WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A mother of three faces charges after police said she neglected to properly supervise her children. It was reported by the person whom the mother allegedly called to watch the children.
More in a police press release:
Felony Child Neglect – On March 24th, detectives from the Physical Abuse Unit responded to investigate a child neglect call which was reported to have occurred in the 16000 block of Crest Dr in Woodbridge (22191). Caller reported to police that she was asked by the accused to watch her four children, ages 10, 7, and 6 (twins), on Friday, March 22nd. When the caller arrived at the residence, the accused was already gone and the children were unsupervised. On March 24th, the accused had not returned to the residence and police were contacted. The accused returned later that evening on March 24th. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. The children were not injured, however the conditions of the home were unfit. As a result, the children were placed in foster care.
Arrested on March 24th:
Sabina Lisseth CERNA SMITH, 37, of the 16000 block of Crest Dr in Woodbridge
Charged with felony child neglect
Court date and bond information unavailable
