Child and Animal Neglect Arrest in Evansville, Indiana
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) — A man named William Woods Jr. has been arrested in connection with the neglect of several children and pets found in distressing living conditions at a residence on Sweetser Avenue.
Incident Overview
Officers from the Evansville Police Department responded to a domestic dispute involving Woods and Teana Armstead around 8:45 p.m. on Monday. Upon investigation, a juvenile reported having gone without food since school.
Discovery of Neglect
When police entered the home, they were met with a significantly foul odor and disturbing scenes, including:
- Floors covered in animal feces
- Stagnant water and rotting food
- Exposed litter boxes and an abundance of bugs in the children’s room
A puppy was discovered confined to a kennel without food or fresh water, while small kittens were found near dirty litter boxes. Four children also resided in the home.
Response and Arrest
Authorities contacted the Department of Child Services to assess the situation for the children. Animal Care & Control was involved to collect the animals.
Armstead attempted to flee and did not initially comply with police orders but was eventually taken into custody. Her current charges remain unclear as of Tuesday. Conversely, Woods has been charged with four counts of neglect of a dependent and three counts of neglect of an animal. He is currently booked at the Vanderburgh County Jail.
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