Florida

Judge: Undernourished Baby to Remain in State Custody

A 7-month old central Florida girl will remain in state custody after a judge found probable cause for child neglect.

The child and her mother returned to Florida over the weekend following a massive search. Altamonte Springs police became concerned last week when officials went to the home to check on reports that Penelope Hogarth was undernourished.

Police said 21-year-old Jessica McCreery and child weren't there. The child's 46-year-old father David Hogarth was arrested after a pot-growing operation was found at the house. His comments caused police to be concerned about the safety of McCreery and the child.

The Orlando Sentinel reports the parents didn't contest the state's custody petition.

McCreery's lawyer Mark O'Mara says the baby was found to be undernourished but had no other medical concerns.

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