Alyssa Marie Higginbotham, 29 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she left a 9-year-old and a 1-year-old child alone in a home over a period of time.
Reports added that Higginbotham allowed for the 1 year-old to run around an apartment complex naked, while the 9 year-old was asleep in the home with the door open. Officers added that when they went to the home, they found Higginbotham in possession of marijuana and butane hash oil.
Higginbotham is charged with two counts of cruelty to children, possession of a schedule I controlled substance,and possession of marijuana.
