Family Newspaper Article

Jamita said from what she understands due to what Don told her the children’s mother’s boyfriend offered drugs to Ayanna and her friend. It is unknown if the children have access to the drugs in their home. However, Jamita said she assumes they do because Ayanna said she has seen her mother’s boyfriend weighing drugs on a scale. Jamita also said she believes drugs are being manufactured in the family’s home. According to Ayanna, she is afraid to say anything about the things going on in her mother’s home because she does not want her mother to get in trouble or be arrested. Ayanna said if someone comes out to her mother’s house she will not tell the truth about everything going on, because she said she is afraid of the back lash she and her siblings will get for telling. However, Jamita said majority of the allegations were reported to CPS by her last year. Jamita said a worker by the name of (Tasia) from the county went out to the family’s home to check on the children. Jamita said the children told Tasia everything in their home was ok because Ayanna said she interviewed them in front of their

Per Reporter: Bobby has custody of the children; however, Heather kidnapped the children November 2, 2017. Heather has three warrants for kidnapping against her. Heather and the children are living with Sherry (maternal aunt) and as of a couple of days prior to intake in a camper. The location of the camper is unknown. Heather use drugs (crack, ice meth, weed, pills or whatever is available) around the children. Heather drinks “ice”, a liquid to coat her system to pass a drug screening. Years ago Heather purchased $1000 of crack to miscarry due to not being aware of the father; Heather was four months during that time. The drugs are accessible to the children. The drugs are being manufactured & sold in the trailer across from Sherry’s home

While searching the living room, I started in the corner by the end table where located was $95.00 in cash. I also located two straws with a white powdery substance on them, located in a medicine bottle that was labeled for the Gray subject. I was advised that where I was searching was where the Gray subject sleeps at on the couch. While I continued searching the area by the end table I also located a pile of clothes on the floor. While searching that pile of clothes on the floor, I located a black long sleeve dress shirt that had small baggy of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine in the shirt pocket. I also found another small baggy of the same white powdery substance in the jeans pocket. Both were in the same pile on the floor.

Reporter states that the local field office is already aware of this. Although mother was arrested for possession of meth, minor was not with mother at the time of the arrest. Mother denies that she has used any substances around minor or taken her anywhere to purchase substances. Minor reported looking under the bathroom door and observing mom sniffing white powder. Minor reported mother had overdosed in the bathroom, but when law enforcement was called, there was no evidence of drug use observed in the home. Mother did admit to buying needles at Walgreens, but denies that minor had access to those needles. Minor did report that she had observed the needles in a vent in their home. CPS observed all vents, particularly in mother's bedroom, and did not observe that minor would have easy access to the needles as the vent was bolted and the vents were located close to the ceiling which would make it hard for a child to access

Per Reporter: Robert has full custody of Kendarrious; Makeva (Kendarrious mother) rights were terminated. Robert uses drugs (ice & marijuana) around Kendarrious. The ice is kept in the refrigerator and the marijuana in a jar in the closet. The intent is to sell the drugs; the drugs have been sold around Kendarious. Recently, Robert blamed Kendarrious for missing marijuana. According to Robert, Kendarrious sold the drugs at school. There are people in and out of the home. Management has been informed about the scent of drug use entering the neighbor’s (unknown) home through the vent in the bathroom. Kendarrious have not been physically harmed due to Robert being under the influence; however, Robert does verbal abuse him. Robert calls Kendarrious

PER REPORTER: Richard was arrested on 6/17/2015. The reporter said Graysin told her that “daddy went to jail and I was with him”. Richard was arrested for possession of a control substance. It is unknown by the reporter what kind of control substance. Per reporter Richard’s girlfriend Amanda was arrested on 1/1/2015 for a felony charge for possession of a control substance. It is unknown where Graysin was during the time of her arrest. It is unknown by the reporter is Garysin has been hurt or harm due to Richard and Amanda having possession to control substances. It is unknown if the substances are been manufactured in the home. It is unknown if Graysin has access to the substances. It is unknown if they are using the substance around Graysin.

It's unknown if that was handled. They wondered why the children were always sick. Recently, dad mentioned the mold. Dad doesn't go in the home; he and the mother don't get along. Dad was aware of the mold and he thought it was being handled but it's unkown. There are concerns of no beds in the home. They assume all the children sleep on a mattress with the mother. It's unclear if there are other children who live at the home. This is hearsay and TJ has mentioned this. TJ missed the first day of school because of staph; dad took him to the doctor. Dad is the custodial parent for TJ and Londyn. Mom signed over her rights for them to dad. DHS has that form and there was a written letter. Mom has a total of 6 children. The parents have court next Thursday. Mom put dad on child support for Kennadi. There was a verbal agreement between mom and dad for them to have one week on and one week off. This is dad's week to have them. Dad has a new girlfriend and mom is acting out because of that. On yesterday, mom got TJ an early dismissal and procceded to the grandmother's home to get the girls. The grandmother refused to give them to her. Mom came with her friend (Chiquita), initally. Mom brought the police with her to the grandmother's

Nicholas (father) called the reporter (paternal grandmother) on the morning of 8-10-15, around 12am. He stated the mother and her friend was using ice. The child was in the bed asleep. The reporter went to the home and Candace (mother) flushed the drug down the toilet right before Law Enforcement arrived. Law Enforcement stated it was the same thing as crystal meth. Nothing was done by Law Enforcement because drugs was not in sight. Crystal meth is not being made at the home that the reporter knew of. According to the reporter, Candace has a history of drug drugs. Nicholas also uses drugs of prescription pills. The reporter thinks Candace friend is an influence on them. Ethan lived with the reporter and Nicholas for years when Candace was from

Intake Worker, FPS White received a phone call from the reporter on 11/14/17. The reporter stated that mom went to jail and got out yesterday. The reporter stated that they are not really concern as to mom going to jail due to it was driving with invalid license. The reporter stated that Jessica Fields' oldest son, Raymond Fields called and told the reporter that the reporter needed to come get the children. The reporter stated that Raymond stated that Jessica was on drugs, pills and meth. Jessica drinks all the time. Jessica got beaten up by the boyfriend, Michael Hays in front of the children. The children are being left unattended and with strangers. Jessica didn't have any power or food and told Raymond to come get the kids. The reporter

Per Reporter: The family’s home is not clean. The children are dirty; they are not groomed and are not properly cared for. The children wear the same clothing for a week at a time, if not longer. The school have provided a large amount of clothing for the children throughout the year. There is no food in the home; the school and a church (unknown) provided food for the family. Supposedly there are working utilities in the home, but there is no hot water. The sewage was previously backed up in the family’s home, but has been fixed Arryel stated. At times the children are left home alone after school. The children want see Arryel until the next morning. Arryel admitted to using drugs (marijuana). According to the children, they have witnessed Arryel using drugs. The

R/s last night, Liza and her friend Darlene Bentley were smoking marijuana and crack off of a can in a trailer park in Jefferson. R/s Liza’s daughter, Phaydra (7) was in car when Liza and Darlene were getting high. R/s Phaydra was jumping in and out of the car, running back and forth opening the doors, and calming out of the windows. R/s the trailer park is known as a drug area where drugs are being sold. R/s Liza and Darlene also pop pills. R/s Darlene’s kids are in DSS custody.

On 06/30/15 Mr. Moore and Eddie were pulled over by D’iblerville Police Department. The reporter stated spice was found in the glove compartment of the car; Eddie admitted the drugs belong to him. According to the reporter, both men were arrested; Mr. Moore was arrested for active warrants and an open container. The reporter stated Kaitlin was present but no injured. Ms. Mayfield stated Mrs. Moore was contacted and Kaitlin was left in the care of her mother; Mrs. Moore came to pick the child up. The reporter stated the family has history with DHS and the police report number is

REPORTER: The reporter/ anonymous called with concerns for the victims, Quantavious, Caniyah, Rico, and Cadarius. According to the reporter, Krystal is using drugs (marijuana and powder) around the children, but it is unknown if Krystal is manufacturing the drugs. Krystal whoops the two younger children (Rico and Cadarius); Krystal slaps them in the face, and she takes her hand and hits them across their backs (no visible marks or bruises). The reporter said Krystal did this everyday when she was around (1 week ago). It is unknown if there are currently any visible marks or bruises on the children. Krystal is not feeding the children, but she receives food stamps and sells the entire card. The reporter said Gloria (grandmother) buys food for

REPORTER: The reporter/ anonymous called with concerns for the four victims, Colton, and three unknown males. According to the reporter, Kelly is in Burnsville 4 nights a week. The reporter said, a couple of months ago, Kelly and Matthew (boyfriend) was in Corinth, MS stealing a trailer. Matthew was driving the car, and “he slung the baby out of the car seat onto the floorboard”. The reporter said Matthew took off running and called someone to pick him up. Kelly was passed out in the front seat, and she was arrested. The police department called Human Services to pick up the baby, and they called the grandmother to come and get the child. The reporter said Kelly is pregnant, and she is on meth, oxycontin, clonotin, and xanax, but Kelly is not

He walks around with a hard on. Ja’Kevion alleged that Tray who is 4 or 5 years older, messed with him when he was 4 years old. The incident happened one time. Tray stays in Wilkinson County and has MDDD. His mom name is Stacey and the reporter stated Marion would have more information for that family. Mom said Ja’Kevion told her about the incident and she told him not to go around Tray. She did not report the allegation. Reporter stated mom does not leave the children home alone with each other. She makes Ja’Kevion sit by himself and she keeps the younger children with her. She is afraid to leave the children around Ja’Kevion. Reporter feels there is something wrong with Ja’Kevion. He appears depressed. He look like he has a lot on his mind. At school last year the reporter noticed he did not socialize with the other child and he was to himself. He do not have a behavior problem. Mom wanted to tell the reporter is information because she wants to get Ja’Kevion some help. Reporter stated mom is a private person. The family have working utilities and food in the home. Reporter is not aware