Crime & Safety
Felony Child Neglect For Mother in Woodbridge: Police
A 7-year-old girl was found wandering alone in a parking lot, according to Prince William County Police, and the mother was found drunk.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 7-year-old child was found wandering alone in a parking lot early Monday night in the 12100 block of Cinnamon Street, after which officers canvassed the area and finally found her mother, who was drunk, according to Prince William County Police.
Amanda Yvonne Rouse, 43, of the 12100 block of Cinnamon Street, was charged with felony child neglect.
She's being held without bond.
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Shortly before 6:30 p.m., police responded to a caller who had spotted the child. Officers tried to get information about where she lived and what not, but she wasn't able to provide helpful information.
So police looked around the neighborhood seeking anyone with information, and Rouse approached them around 8 p.m.
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Police found she was under the influence of alcohol and arrested her, after which they checked the residence and found it in disarray.
The child was released to a family member.
Photo: Prince William County Police
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