HUNTSVILLE — The mother of two toddlers was arrested on child abuse charges after deputies found a garbage-strewn apartment with feces on the walls.
According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Tanea Angel Mills, 24, was charged with two counts of torture/willful abuse of a child. Her bond was set at $10,000.
The discovery was made Jan. 28 when sheriff’s deputies responded to an eviction notice at an apartment in the 300 block of Old Gurley Road in Huntsville. Upon arrival, they discovered the children – ages 1 and 2 – living in a severely neglected environment.
The conditions within the apartment revealed dire disarray, with the children left unattended, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. The premises exhibited signs of extreme prolonged neglect, including feces on the walls and an excessive accumulation of garbage, according to the release.
The children were taken into custody by the Department of Human Resources and were transported to Huntsville Hospital for medical evaluation.
The Sheriff’s Office is working closely with the Department of Human Resources to ensure the children receive the appropriate care and support required for their well-being.
“We approach cases of child neglect with the utmost seriousness, and I will utilize all available resources to ensure the safety and welfare of children in our community,” Sheriff Kevin Turner said.
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