HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville mother was arrested on Tuesday after authorities say she lied about the location of her children during a neglect investigation.
Authorities were dispatched to the 3400 block of Taylor Avenue on Monday after a caller reported that she almost ran over a child who ran in front of her vehicle. Authorities say the child was wearing only pants that were soaked in urine, and there appeared to be a burn mark on the child’s forehead.
Officers located the child’s mother, identified by authorities as Diasha Dixon, 24, but said her family attempted to surround them and prevent the officers from detaining her. Authorities say Dixon refused to speak with officers, but did speak with DCS…