HOUSTON – A mother is accused of leaving her two young children alone at a southwest Houston motel room on New Year's Day.
Janey C. Travis, 25, has been charged with two counts of abandoning/endangering a child and possession of a controlled substance.
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According to Houston police, Travis's two children were found wandering alone and trying to twist door knobs at a motel in the 8800 block of West Airport around 4:55 a.m. The kids were not wearing shoes or coats.
The children were taken to the motel lobby and Children's Protective Services and police were called. The mom showed up before CPS arrived.
Travis allegedly told police her twin sister was supposed to be watching the kids, but police said she does not have a twin.
They also found methamphetamine in her possession.
Travis was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail. Her bond was set at $45,000.