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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 23, 2013, sheriff’s deputies responded to a home based on reports of

the theft of utilities. Officers found evidence of marijuana cultivation. The residence had

illegal water and electrical bypasses. Mother was in a car outside the residence with her

boyfriend and minor. A methamphetamine pipe and methamphetamine were found in the

car door. Father was arrested for being under the influence of methamphetamine and

charged with electricity theft.1 Mother’s boyfriend was arrested for being under the

influence of controlled substances. Mother was charged with child endangerment.

Mother had a prior history with the department. On July 30, 2009, a parole search

of minor’s paternal grandmother’s home resulted in the discovery of a filthy home full of

fire hazards. Eight adults and three minors were in the home at the time. The adults were

smoking marijuana; bongs and marijuana plants were found inside the home. Mother

Father is not a party to the petition.

2 arrived later and tested positive for methamphetamine. Allegations against mother were

deemed substantiated and mother received family maintenance services until the

dependency…