Introduction to the Case
After the NYPD released this photo of a boy who was found wandering barefoot in the parking lot of a Far Rockaway laundromat, cops received a tip that led them to a home on Beach 25th Street, where seven other children were found unattended by an adult.
Courtesy of the NYPD
Background of the Incident
The homeless mother of an autistic and non-verbal toddler, who was found wandering barefoot in the parking lot of a Far Rockaway laundromat at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, was arrested the night before after allegedly committing a home invasion with her accomplice in Brooklyn, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Details of the Arrest
Leshea Harris, 30, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Oct. 8 on a complaint charging her with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child after she allegedly left her four children, including a 4-year-old boy, at the Beach 25th Street apartment of Amariah George, 30, with her four children, while the two mothers went to East New York to rob a woman on New Lots Avenue, according to the criminal complaint. George was also arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Oct. 8 on four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
The Discovery of the Children
The young boy was found at a laundromat located at 25-15 Seagirt Blvd. and was transported by EMS to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, where he remained in the care of staff. The NYPD released a photo of the boy and got a tip later in the day that led police from the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway to George’s apartment, where they found seven other children who were left unattended. That same day, the two mothers, Harris and George, were being arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court on charges of burglary, robbery, assault, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief, weapons possession and other related crimes.
Home Invasion Incident
According to the criminal complaint, on Monday, Oct. 6, just after 9 p.m., Harris entered an apartment at 455 New Lots Ave. through a window while George broke through the common door of the residential building and headed to the same apartment. Harris tried to let her accomplice into the apartment but the tenant tried to keep the door closed. George allegedly sprayed her in the face with mace. She tried to fight off the two intruders who punched her repeatedly in her body. Harris attempted to use a taser on the tenant before they grabbed a bag full of clothing and left the apartment.
Arrest and Arraignment
Police from the 75th Precinct spotted the two women nearby and took them into custody. At their arraignment, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office requested bail, but the judge granted them supervised release. They were then handed over to detectives from the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway and returned to Queens.
Court Proceedings
Harris was arraigned on Wednesday before Queens Criminal Court Judge Lana Schlesinger, who ordered her to return to court on 10/17. Her case is not bail eligible and supervised release was requested and granted.
George was arraigned on Thursday morning before Queens Criminal Court Judge Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar, on a complaint charging her with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Her case is not bail eligible and she was granted supervised release.
Conclusion
The case of Leshea Harris and Amariah George highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The alleged actions of these two mothers are disturbing and have raised concerns about the welfare of the children involved. As the case continues to unfold, it is essential that the authorities prioritize the needs of the children and work towards a resolution that ensures their safety and well-being.
FAQs
Q: What were the charges against Leshea Harris and Amariah George?
A: Leshea Harris and Amariah George were charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Q: What happened to the children found at the Beach 25th Street apartment?
A: The children were found unattended and were taken into care.
Q: What was the outcome of the arraignment for Leshea Harris and Amariah George?
A: Both Harris and George were granted supervised release and their cases are not bail eligible.
Q: What is the next step in the case?
A: Leshea Harris is scheduled to return to court on 10/17.
