Memphis Police Charge Mother Following Discovery of Neglected Children
In Memphis, Tennessee, police responded to a child welfare concern after two toddlers were seen running into the street and nearly hit by a car. The children led officers to a nearby home where they discovered two unresponsive infant twins…
Nashville, TN, August 30, 2026 — In Memphis, Tennessee, authorities have charged a mother following a distressing incident involving multiple young children found in a state of neglect. The situation began when Memphis police officers responded to a report of a child welfare concern.
The call came after two toddlers were observed running into a public street, narrowly avoiding a collision with an oncoming vehicle. The incident prompted immediate action from responding officers.
Following the initial observation, the two toddlers reportedly led officers to a nearby residence. Upon entering the home, law enforcement discovered additional children in critical condition. Two infant twins were found unresponsive, and another toddler was present with a bottle of bleach.
The mother of the children has been identified as Keenia Haynes. She has since been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child neglect in connection with the incident. The specific conditions and welfare status of the infant twins and the toddler with the bleach, beyond being unresponsive and in proximity to hazardous material respectively, were not further detailed in the initial reports. The outcomes of any medical interventions for the children were not immediately available.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child neglect is ongoing. Further details regarding the ages of the children and the precise nature of the neglect are expected as the case proceeds.
Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Kozlowski, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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