Sheriff: 9 Children Removed From Ohio Home with ‘Appalling and Unsafe Living Conditions’
Investigators say the children were living in bug-infested conditions with no proper food or water, and officials say more charges may follow.
- On Oct. 13, Licking County Sheriff's detectives arrested Jonathan Parr, 37, and Jacqueline Coleman, 32, after searching their Etna Township home on National Road Southwest and discovering nine children in "appalling and unsafe" living conditions.
- Following a report from a local school district, Licking County Child Protective Services contacted the sheriff's office about the residence, which allegedly suffered from a bug infestation and inadequate sleeping arrangements for the children.
- Investigators alleged children were forced to squat against walls with nails placed as markers and that "what we saw was not necessarily a cage like an actual big-sized dog cage," Sheriff's Capt. Jay Cook said, describing a folding cage used to block doorways.
- Parr and Coleman each appeared for bond hearings on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Licking County Common Pleas Court in Newark, where both remain in the Licking County Justice Center in lieu of $150,000 bonds each.
- Sheriff's Capt. Jay Cook stated "the investigation is still ongoing" with additional charges possible, as the case follows a similar incident this summer in Vinton County where 16 children were rescued from "deplorable" conditions.
21 Articles
21 Articles
Minors between the ages of 1 and 13 were placed in the custody of child protection services after reports of abuse were received.
9 kids rescued from bug-infested home where they were locked in cages, tortured for hours: cops
Nine kids have been rescued from a bug-infested Ohio home where they were allegedly crammed into tiny dog cages and tortured for hours by their dad as their mom watched on.
Nine children between the ages of 1 and 13 were rescued from a home in unhealthy conditions and infested with insects on Tuesday (13), in Etna Township, Ohio, United States. According to the authorities, minors were living in degrading conditions and would have been subjected to physical assault and punishment. Jonathan Parr, 37, and Jacqueline Coleman, 32, were arrested and charged with endangering children.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
