2 Boys Were Seen Running Naked Through Traffic, Covered in Human Waste, Say Police. Their Parents Face Charges

Mar. 15, 2025

Jacob Roberson; Danielle Roberson.Photo:Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Facebook

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Facebook

A Florida mother and father have been charged with child neglect after authorities allege their two children were seen running naked in public and covered in human waste.

Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office claimed they spotted the first boy running through traffic in Wright, Fla., at around 9 a.m. on Sept. 8, according to astatement shared on Facebook. They brought the boy to safety, but alleged he was naked and covered in feces.

“OCSO Deputies and an investigator found deplorable conditions throughout the residence, as well as prescription medications within reach of a total of five children, all under the age of 12,” authorities claimed in the statement.

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The alleged incident eventually led to the arrests of parents Danielle Roberson, 34, and Jacob Roberson, 32. Both have been charged with five counts of child neglect, according to authorities, and it’s unclear if they have entered pleas or retained attorneys to speak on their behalf.

According to the sheriff’s office, the Department of Children and Families is assisting in the investigation. The status of the children is unclear.

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source: people.com