A Simpson County man and woman were charged Thursday with numerous counts of child endangerment and criminal abuse after a welfare check.
Morgan Soper, 28, and Johnathan Jenkins, 30, were charged with 89 counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, 89 counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, and one count of second-degree criminal abuse.
On October 12, Simpson County Sheriff Deputies responded to 4980 Springfield Road for a welfare check.
Deputies found a four-year-old child alone and locked in a bedroom in the home.
During their investigations, deputies learned the parents of the child had been leaving the child home alone throughout the day for quite some time.
Deputies also discovered Soper is the director of KinderCare, a childcare facility in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
KinderCare released a statement regarding the incident, saying Soper has been put on administrative leave following her arrest.
Both were taken to the Simpson County Detention Center where they remain as of Friday morning on a $10,000 bond.
They will both appear in court on October 26.
Source: WBKO
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