Nash County Woman Arrest Leads to Shocking Discovery of Teen in Filthy Home
NASH COUNTY, NC — Authorities say 46-year-old Amanda Wiersma was arrested after deputies discovered a disturbing scene inside her residence on the 6000 block of Hornes Road.
After receiving repeated complaints about possible animal neglect, deputies went to the property on Wednesday, December 3, where they made contact with Wiersma and a 17-year-old who had been residing inside the home.
What they reportedly found was nothing short of horrific.
According to arrest warrants, deputies discovered four dead ducks, no running water, and animal feces and urine scattered throughout the home. Investigators say the living conditions were so severe that the teen was immediately transported to the hospital for evaluation before being placed into Child Protective Services custody.
Nash County Woman Amanda Wiersma
Wiersma was taken into custody and hit with four felony counts of cruelty to animals along with felony child abuse and neglect with intentional infliction of serious injury.
She is currently being held in the Nash County Jail under a $50,000 secured bond.
Deputies confirmed the investigation is still ongoing, and additional charges could be forthcoming as authorities continue to examine the full extent of what was happening inside the home.
