Jonesboro Woman Arrested on Felony Child Endangerment Charge

JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman has been arrested on a felony charge after police say an 8-year-old child was repeatedly left home alone for extended periods of time.

Kursheena Regina Williams, 26, was arrested on a charge of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, a Class D felony, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Jonesboro Police Department.

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Officers were dispatched Jan. 19 to an address in the 3700 block of South Stadium Boulevard in reference to a welfare concern involving a juvenile. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the complainant, who reported that his daughter had been left home alone multiple times for extended periods and was currently alone at the residence.

Police reported the alleged victim was 8 years old and did not have adult supervision at the time officers arrived.

During the investigation, officers learned Williams had primary physical custody of the child. Officers approached the apartment and made contact with the child, who was inside the residence alone. The child told officers she had been home alone for approximately four hours and that her mother would not be off work until around 7 a.m.

According to the affidavit, the child also told officers that being left home alone for extended periods of time was normal.

Williams was taken into custody and later released on a $2,500 temporary bond. A no-contact order was issued, though it allows for visitation rights involving the child.

Her next court date is scheduled for March 20.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.