Kentucky Woman Charged with Wanton Endangerment After Allegedly Living in Unsanitary Conditions with Children
A woman from **Oak Grove, Kentucky**, **Jessica Reeve, 36,** was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment after authorities discovered her and three children living in reportedly unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The incident occurred after a report triggered a visit by a **Department for Community Based Services** worker to her apartment on Meadow Lane.
Discovery of Unsafe Living Conditions
According to the criminal complaint, the Department for Community Based Services worker contacted the police on **September 18** after visiting the **Meadow Lane** apartment. Upon entering the home, officials reported an overwhelming smell of feces and noted that clothing, trash, and debris were scattered across the floor, creating hazardous walking conditions. The complaint further detailed that feces were smeared on the walls and the bed.
Details of the Complaint
**Jessica Reeve** allegedly admitted to authorities that her sons had developed a habit of smearing feces on the walls. An **Oak Grove Police Department** sergeant wrote in their complaint that "Throughout the whole apartment, there were no clean surfaces for children to play, sit or sleep.” Reeve informed police that she was living in the apartment with her two 10-year-old children and a 6-year-old child.
Previous Incidents and Legal Proceedings
The officer noted in the complaint that this wasn’t **Reeve’s** first encounter with police regarding living conditions. In **2024**, Reeve faced charges of two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment after she allegedly endangered two autistic male juveniles by leaving one home alone in unsafe conditions and allowing another to run on a busy roadway.
Arrest and Court Information
**Reeve** was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. She was subsequently lodged in the **Christian County Jail**. Her bond was set at **$15,000**, and her preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday.
