Mother Accused of Forcing 3-Year-Old to Live in Filthy Conditions

Roslain Perdomo allegedly allowed her daughter to live with severe lice infestation and cockroaches on her clothes

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A 36-year-old Florida woman named Roslain Perdomo has been charged with child neglect without great bodily harm after police found her 3-year-old daughter living in filthy conditions, including a severe lice infestation and cockroaches all over the child's clothes and the home. Perdomo allegedly allowed the child to remain malnourished and hungry while the home had no edible food, only a large amount of marijuana visible near the child's toys.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of child neglect and the potential for long-term harm to a child's physical and mental health when they are forced to live in unsanitary and unsafe conditions. It also raises questions about the availability of social services and support systems to assist families in crisis and prevent such situations from occurring.

The details

According to the arrest affidavit, a Miami police officer patrolling the area observed Perdomo and her nude 3-year-old daughter on a street corner. Perdomo told the officer her daughter was "acting out" and she had decided to go outside with her. When the officer told Perdomo to take the child home, she was unable to do so "safely." Authorities then checked on the child's wellbeing and found the severe lice infestation, signs of malnourishment, and the filthy home conditions, including an empty refrigerator and freezer infested with cockroaches, as well as a large amount of marijuana visible near the child's toys.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Roslain Perdomo

A 36-year-old Florida woman who has been charged with child neglect without great bodily harm for allegedly allowing her 3-year-old daughter to live in filthy conditions.

Miami Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested Perdomo.

Florida Department of Children and Families

The state agency that was notified about the child's living situation and may have taken custody of the child.

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What they’re saying

“There was no edible food in the home, and there were roaches all over the food, furniture, and clothing. The refrigerator and freezer were empty and infested with roaches.”

— Miami Police Officer (Law&Crime)

What’s next

It is unclear under whose care the child was placed after the incident. The judge will also need to determine Perdomo's bond amount.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the urgent need for greater support and resources to identify and assist families in crisis to prevent children from being forced to live in such deplorable and unsafe conditions. It underscores the importance of robust social services and community-based programs to address the root causes of child neglect and ensure the wellbeing of vulnerable children.