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WV Parents Arrested for Baby Malnutrition
4 Mar
Summary
- Couple arrested for child neglect and conspiracy.
- Baby removed in January due to malnutrition.
- Parents face felony charges with prison sentences.
Two parents in Glenville, West Virginia, have been arrested and charged with child neglect and conspiracy to commit a felony. Beraique and Joshua Taylor, both 21, are accused of failing to provide adequate nutrition and proper care for their 11-month-old baby.
The child was removed from the couple's home in January following an investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the specific reasons for the initial inquiry into the baby's well-being.
Both parents were taken into custody on Saturday, February 28, and later released on a $28,000 bond each. The investigation into the case remains active, with potential penalties including prison sentences and fines depending on the severity of the neglect.
If found guilty of child neglect creating risk of bodily injury or death, the Taylors could face one to 10 years in prison. The conspiracy charge carries a penalty of one to five years. No court dates have been publicly announced.
