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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Katherine Christian, 25, was arrested by Daytona Beach Police Monday, accused of neglecting her two young children.
Lyda Longa, the spokeswoman for the police department said the children were eight months old and a year old.
“You can't do that. Those children can't take care of themselves,” Longa said.
Christian told FOX 35 it was a mistake which she doesn’t intend on repeating.
“This was a one time mistake that never should have happened.”
Police said the mom of two contacted a friend to check on the children. Christian said she had to go to the nearby Halifax Health medical center with her mother.
Officers said when the friend went by the apartment, she got concerned. They add that she offered to pick the kids up,but Christian said they’d be fine alone. That’s when officers said the friend contacted them.
“I commend that individual for getting involved,” said Longa.
Documents show that when police arrived at the apartment, they could hear what sounded like young children inside.
Officer said they were able to get inside the apartment with a key. That’s where they said they found dirty dishes, soiled diapers and trash covering most of the floor.
“I’m a good mom that made a mistake that never should have happened.”