A 3-year-old child was found wandering alone on Concord Avenue in Monroe on Friday morning, leading to the arrest of his mother.
Tanisja Clyburn is now facing charges of misdemeanor child abuse.
Monroe Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 10:05 a.m., reporting the child walking in his underwear without adult supervision. A “Good Samaritan” secured the child until officers arrived and began investigating the incident.
This is the second time in recent months that the same child has been found unsupervised in the area. During the investigation, officers discovered that Clyburn had left the child at a relative’s home without notifying anyone before leaving…