Dad arrested after children, 2 and 4, found home alone (Richland, Mississippi)

Yet another case where Mom was working and bringing in a paycheck to support the family, while the babysitting dad was clueless.

Dad is identified as ERIC MASHONE RUSSELL.

http://www.wlox.com/story/22108692/father-accused-of-leaving-2-children-alone

Father arrested after children, 2 and 4, found home alone

Posted: Apr 29, 2013 2:41 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 29, 2013 8:10 PM EDT

Richland police say a father is facing charges after two children were left at home alone Sunday morning.

RICHLAND, MS (Mississippi News Now) - Richland police say a father is facing charges after two children were left at home alone Sunday morning.

According to Allison Clark with the Richland Police Department, Eric Mashone Russell, 30, is charged with child neglect. Russell is accused of leaving a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old alone at an apartment at the Richland Apartments complex. Russell is the 2-year-old's father.

Richland police received a call about the children around 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Russell reportedly said he went to the next apartment complex to ask his brother for a ride to work.

The mother of the two children was at work at the time and isn't facing any charges.

Russell is out of jail on bond and has a court appearance scheduled for May 29.