A woman is under arrest after a missing child was discovered, and several other kids were left unattended in Warren County early Saturday morning.
The Franklin, Ohio, Division of Police stated on social media that officers responded to complaints of a missing child early Saturday morning at the Emerald Edge Apartments on Second Street.
Kerri Steinmetz, 25, was arrested on a felony charge of creating panic and three misdemeanor counts of child endangerment, according to a Franklin Police spokesperson.
The charges come from an examination of police’ response to a 911 open line call.
According to the spokesman, three children, aged seven, four, and two, were left unattended in an apartment.
“During the investigation, it was determined that a six-year-old child had left the residence, prompting a significant multi-agency search effort involving the Franklin Division of Police, Franklin Division of Fire, and assisting law enforcement partners,” the spokesperson stated. “The child was ultimately located safely, and no injuries were reported.”
According to online jail records, Steinmetz has been booked into the Warren County Jail.
Bond has been set at more than $5,200 on all four counts.
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