Dishon Michelle Lopez, 33, was arrested after five children aged 3-16 living with their mother were discovered living in unsanitary and hazardous conditions in their Miami apartment. Lopez faces five counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. According to police reports, all five were living in an apartment on Northwest 7th Avenue with Dishon Michelle Lopez when DCF started an investigation after receiving information on its conditions.
Public Housing Community Development raised concerns in December about living conditions after an inspection revealed severe problems at one of its apartments. An individual from Public Housing Community Development described how their apartment had become overrun with garbage that had scattered across floors and hallways, creating an unsafe and filthy environment for children living there. This prompted Miami Police to respond accordingly.
Children were taken into protective custody as law enforcement conducted its investigation of Lopez and ensured his living conditions were safe for vulnerable minors. Lopez was detained, while an investigation continues into this incident to ensure their well-being and safety.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by extreme neglect and of how essential individuals and organizations are in protecting children living in unsafe living environments. Contact us for SERVICES DE SÉCURITÉ COMMERCIALE Today!