The EDWARDS Children - 3 and 7 yo - Gastonia (W of Charlotte) NC

Mom charged after kids found living among roaches, dog feces, police say
Posted: Sep 28, 2010 9:08 AM Updated: Sep 28, 2010 9:27 AM

GASTON COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - A Gastonia mother is facing child abuse charges after authorities say she allowed her unattended 3-year-old to run into a street, and after both of her children were found living in deplorable conditions.

According to a report filed with the Gastonia Police Department, Elizabeth Edwards, 38, is charged with two counts of felony child abuse involving severe bodily injury, and one count of misdemeanor child abuse.

Officer E. S. Woods came upon the child Saturday afternoon and wrote in an affidavit that the child's mother neglected her son by allowing him to run in the street.

The two felony charges were the result of what Woods observed when he examined Edwards' home at 1450 Green Circle Drive.

Woods said Edwards 3- and 7-year-old children were living in deplorable conditions.

Police said there were dirty diapers and dog feces piled up in the house, as well as lots of trash and roaches.

Edwards was charged and taken to the Gaston County jail.
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