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Toddlers nearly hit by car lead police to home with unresponsive infants, toddler with bleach bottle
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Two toddlers, ages 2 and 3, were seen running into the street and were almost struck by a vehicle. The mother, Keenia Haynes, has been charged with neglecting some of her children.
From Memphis, Tenn.: A mother is facing charges related to the care of her children. Police responded to a concern about child welfare and found young children alone in a home. Two toddlers, ages 2 and 3, were seen running into the street and were almost struck by a vehicle.
These children directed officers to a nearby residence, where no adults were present. Inside, officers discovered two infants secured in car seats, and they were not responsive. The mother, Keenia Haynes, has been charged with neglecting some of her children.
Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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