Hartford Couple Arrested For Leaving Toddler In An Apartment Covered With Feces And Urine

Police arrested a couple in Hartford, Connecticut after they saw a toddler living in such a poor condition at a Hartford Apartment on Jan. 31.

Ignacio Castro, 27, and Hendryliz Marrero, 23, were arrested when one of their neighbors, Tyrine Wilkins, called the police about seeing a two-year-old girl living in their apartment covered with feces and urine.

WTNH reported that Wilkins, who was living downstairs the said apartment called 911, as she noticed water flowing through her living room space. When Wilkins noticed the unusual water leak going on in her area, she asked her daughter to check what was going on upstairs.

Her daughter came to tell her that a little girl told her that nobody is around. Wilkins started having an anxiety attack after finding out the space above them was unattended with a child that age.

The police came to take action and called DCF and the fire department because the space was in terrible condition. They had to call Animal Control since two dogs were found with the child inside the apartment with feces all over it.

The sink was even piled with so many dirty dishes and extension cords were also all over the place. Reports said that the mother was out for work and was just about to go home when the whole incident happened.

The child was rushed to the Hartford Hospital and the police said she was not hurt. She was later on transferred to Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

In an article published by NBC Connecticut News, the couple was apparently the child's mother and stepfather. They were held on bail for $100,000 and were charged for risk of injury to a minor while the toddler is now under the custody of a relative, as investigation is on going.

So far, Castro and Marrero are showing their cooperation with the police. The police also called the attention of the state Department of Child and Families.