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9/11 Newspaper Article

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The reporter stated while in the home on 07/16/15, the child her and her father that the home is hot and there is an air conditioner in her mother’s room but her mother keeps the door closed. The reporter stated the home is hot and nasty, there is no bed for the child to sleep in and she sleeps on the floor even though she has a room. The reporter stated Cecilia has a bed, but it’s in her mother’s room and that’s where Megan and her boyfriend sleep. Cecilia also has her own room but her mother uses it as a junk room. Mrs. Jones stated when she confronted Megan about the child’s allegations, Megan told her Cecilia can sleep on the edge of the bed if she wants. The reporter stated since the child is unable to sleep in her own room, she has to sleep on the couch where it’s 102 degrees. …show more content…

The reporter stated the child did not have any visible marks or bruises and did not have to receive any emergency medical care. The reporter stated the floors are falling through and they have to use a board in some parts of the home to walk. Mrs. Jones stated charges have been filed against an unknown male that touched the child’s leg. The reporter also stated she was informed that two days ago, Cecilia was with her mother in Carrolton, MS while she drove around looking for pills. The reporter stated DHS or law enforcement was not contacted at that time with this information. Per the reporter, the child was taken from the home and left with Jessica Dixon, a family friend. The reporter stated the child was left with Jessica because she and Mr. Jones are truck drivers and had to leave for work. Mrs. Jones stated they leave for work on Thursday and return on

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