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ENC woman arrested after three children were left alone in a home with no electricity, food or water

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published June 28, 2024 at 7:15 AM EDT
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A Bertie County woman is charged with child neglect after DSS officials found three children alone in a home with no electricity, food or water.

Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin said the children were between the ages of four and 11, and they were taken into DSS custody after they were fed and taken into a cooler environment.

Timetheous Baylor, the mother of the oldest child, was arrested and charged with 3 counts of misdemeanor child abuse and neglect.

Sheriff Ruffin added that with the extremely dangerous heat in ENC, it’s vitally important to adequately check on the elderly, children and outdoor pets.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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