Possible child neglect with young children home alone, West Memphis AR
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Authorities received a report that three young children, aged one, four, and seven, might be home alone near East Polk Avenue. The mother is identified as (name withheld). The grandmother is on her way to the residence driving a silver Yukon.
Audio|Heard on: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Near East Polk, we received a call from Yolanda Payne, advising that there was a one-year-old and a four-year-old and seven-year-old, possibly home alone in this residence.
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I would advise the mother of the juveniles is going to be (name withheld).
00:17
She is currently in the area of South 18th Street, and the grandmother is en route to the residence.
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The grandmother is going to be driving a silver Yukon.
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Location mentioned:
E Polk Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301
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