Inset: Laquesha Washington (Shreveport Police Department). Background: The Shreveport, La., intersection where Laquesha Washington allegedly abandoned her children (Google Maps).
In Louisiana, a woman purportedly got so frustrated during a fight with her two children, aged 12 and 11, that she allegedly left them by the roadside, compelling them to trek about four miles to a family member’s residence, according to law enforcement.
Police allege that 33-year-old Laquesha Washington left the children at the junction of Hollywood Avenue and Broadway Avenue in Shreveport amid a “verbal altercation” on Wednesday before driving off and leaving them behind, as detailed in a police press release.
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The youngsters told cops Washington abandoned them and they proceeded to walk to a relative’s house in the 1300 block of Andrew Avenue, per the release.
“According to the juveniles, Washington forced them out of her vehicle … before driving away and leaving them alone,” the Shreveport Police Department says.
Washington allegedly called the cops “several hours later” and reported her kids missing. She agreed to meet with officers at her home in the 3400 block of Palm Road, according to the SPD release.
“While officers were still on scene speaking with her, a relative contacted them and informed them that the children had arrived safely,” the press release says, condemning Washington’s alleged actions as “troubling.”
Washington was arrested following an investigation and charged with two counts of criminal neglect of family.
Authorities have contacted the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to “ensure the continued safety and well-being of the children,” according to police.
