A Texas mother of two is facing serious charges after allegedly leaving her young children home alone for nearly a week while she went on a cruise. Lakesha Woods Williams, 29, was arrested on two charges of child endangerment after leaving her 6-year-old and 8-year-old children alone in her high-rise apartment in Houston for six days.
According to the Harris County Constable’s Office – Precinct 5, Williams left for the cruise on April 4 and returned home on April 10. Precinct 5 deputies responded to Williams’ apartment on April 9 after receiving a call from someone concerned about the two children. When deputies entered the apartment, they found the children alone, who said their mother was on a cruise.
Paramedics and Child Protective Services were called to the home to check on the kids’ health and safety. Constable Ted Heap stated, “We are still putting together the facts and circumstances of how these children were left alone for several days. But the important thing is they are safe now and those responsible should be held accountable for leaving these kids in an unsafe situation.”
Both children are now in the care of a relative, and Williams was arrested and booked into the Harris County Detention Facility the day after she returned home. Her bond is set at $25,000, and she is due in court on Monday.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children, even when parents are away. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
