Mom charged with child endangerment left her babies found lying on sidewalk amid freeze, HCSO says
The incident comes as a winter storm hits SE Texas. Deputies said the 2-month-old and 1-year-old suffered cold-related injuries.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A mother and her two babies were found lying out in the cold as southeast Texas deals with snow and freezing temperatures on Tuesday.
Ayana McClinton, 31, faces one count of child endangerment and another count of injury to a child, according to court documents.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a 911 call at around 6:40 a.m. on 12062 Veterans Memorial Drive after someone reported seeing the woman and her babies lying on a sidewalk.
HCSO said the 30-year-old mother showed signs of intoxication, and she decided to take a nap outside on the ground with the outside temperature around 28 degrees.
Authorities said the woman had an open alcoholic beverage near her.
First responders arrived and treated the 2-month-old and 1-year-old babies, who suffered cold-related injuries while lying outside under a blanket.
"CPS is investigating this incident alongside law enforcement. I'm happy to report the children are healthy and safe. They've been released from the hospital to the care of a family member," a spokesperson with Child Protective Services said in an update around 6 p.m.
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