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Mother accused of leaving 3 children alone in apartment for years takes plea deal
By Shannon Glaser at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
PONTIAC, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A Michigan woman accused of abandoning her three children in an apartment without running water has pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse.The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that 35-year-old Kelli Bryant made the plea agr...
Key takeaway The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that 35-year-old Kelli Bryant made the plea agreement.
Why this matters in The Midland
This disturbing case from Michigan raises questions about the local support systems in place for vulnerable children in Midland . While the details of Kelli Bryant's abuse are shocking, they also highlight the need for vigilant monitoring of at-risk youth in our own community. The fact that three children were left to fend for themselves for years without attending school or receiving proper care is a stark reminder that similar situations could be occurring locally. Midland's own child protective services and social welfare agencies must be equipped to identify and intervene in such cases, providing timely support to prevent long-term trauma. As the community reflects on this case, it's crucial to consider how local resources, such as food banks and educational programs, can be better utilized to detect and prevent child neglect, ensuring that no child in Midland suffers in silence.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? PONTIAC, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A Michigan woman accused of abandoning her three children in an apartment without running water has pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse.The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that 35-year-old Kelli Bryant made the plea agr...
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