A mother in Columbus, Ohio, was taken into custody by police after a welfare check revealed deplorable living conditions in her apartment. Neighbors reported a foul odor emanating from the residence, leading to concerns about the well-being of the mother's three young children. The children were removed from the apartment and placed in the care of Franklin County Children's Services.
Columbus police apprehended a mother on Wednesday afternoon, leading to the placement of her three children under the care of Franklin County Children's Services. The intervention stemmed from a welfare check conducted at an apartment complex situated along Refugee Road. Neighbors who bore witness to the unfolding events described a pervasive odor emanating from the apartment, likened to a 'garbage dump.' One neighbor, choosing to remain anonymous, recounted, 'It was very disgusting.
Like a garbage dump almost. I couldn't imagine living in something like that. It smelled like a dump. I am assuming there was rotten trash, food, dirty diapers.'Prior to law enforcement's arrival, neighbors told ABC6 that apartment complex management was already present at the scene. 'The firefighters showed up. They knocked. I heard them say they were there for a welfare check. Next thing you know, the lady is crying. More firefighters come, a lot of police,' the neighbor recounted. The neighbor further revealed to ABC6 that she observed first responders extracting the children from the apartment, wrapped in towels and blankets. 'When I saw the two little ones taken, it bothered me enough to where I came inside and shut the door because it made me cry. This is not okay,' another neighbor stated. A spokesperson for Franklin County Children's Services confirmed that three boys are now in their custody and that the agency had not previously interacted with this family. 'The story is a reminder that keeping children safer requires our entire community. Thank goodness that someone saw something and said something that led to today’s wellness check.. but unfortunate that it didn’t happen sooner.
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