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Woman charged after 6-year-old jumps out of apartment window, tests positive for cocaine
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The mother, a 30-year-old woman, faces charges.
A child with autism was involved in an incident at an apartment complex. The child jumped from a second-story window. Authorities in West Virginia made an arrest in connection with the incident.
The mother, a 30-year-old woman, faces charges. She reportedly told deputies she was asleep when the incident occurred. The window in question was missing a screen.
Further details about the incident and charges are available from the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The case involves allegations of child neglect.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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