Woman Charged After Juveniles Call 911 Over Unresponsive Adult

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A 38-year-old woman in Pennsboro, West Virginia has been charged with child neglect creating risk of injury after two juveniles called 911 to report that she would not wake up. When police arrived, they found the woman had a heavy smell of alcohol and the living conditions in the home were described as "extremely poor", with one juvenile reportedly urinating in a bucket in the living room.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges faced by children in homes with neglectful or incapacitated adults, and the importance of having emergency services available for minors in distress. It also raises questions about the overall state of child welfare and living conditions in parts of West Virginia.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, on February 28th, the Ritchie County 911 Center received a call from two juvenile residents reporting that a woman, later identified as 38-year-old Delia Moran, would not wake up. When state troopers arrived at the Pennsboro residence, they found Moran had a heavy smell of alcohol and noted the extremely poor living conditions, including a juvenile urinating in a bucket in the living room.

• On February 28, the 911 call was placed.

What’s next

Moran is being held on $25,000 bond at the North Central Regional Jail. The judge will determine if she will be allowed out on bail.