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From Prince William County Police Department:
On January 14, detectives from the Special Victims Unit began an investigation into alleged child neglect which was reported to have occurred at a home located on Alleghany Rd in Manassas. During the execution of a search warrant at the residence, evidence of narcotics use was located, in addition to, deplorable living conditions. Child Protective Services responded and removed three children, a 4-year-old boy, a 2-year-old boy, and 3-month-old girl, from the home. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Mahad Farah ABDI and Makiya Shaneeya Brenda CLARK, were arrested.
Arrested on January 14:
Mahad Farah ABDI, 37, of the 7500 block of Alleghany Rd in Manassas
Charged with 4 counts of cruelty and injury to children and 1 count felony child neglect & abuseMakiya Shaneeya Bre CLARK, 26, of the 7500 block of Alleghany Rd in Manassas
Charged with 3 counts of cruelty and injury to children and 1 count felony child neglect & abuseCourt Date: Pending | Bond: Both Held WITHOUT Bond
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