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Deputies Say Odessa Couple Neglected Infant

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By LISA A. DAVIS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 4, 2009

ODESSA - A 23-year-old Odessa woman was arrested Tuesday, accused of leaving an infant in the care of her roommates for more than 20 hours without diapers or food in January.

Andrea Elliot Vaughan, of 13829 Vacation Lane, was arrested on charges of child neglect and failure to appear in court on a previous petty theft case.

Pasco County sheriff's deputies say that on Jan. 24, Vaughan and Iran Dewayne Munn, 34, left a 5-month-old baby at their home without proper supplies and care, affecting the child's well-being. The baby hadn't seen a health-care provider since it was born in July, according to the report.

The couple has a child together but sheriff's officials won't comment on whether that child is the one who was left behind. Deputies were at the home on Jan. 25 investigating a report of domestic violence when they found the infant.

Witnesses told deputies Munn became upset when Vaughan woke him up and then he back-handed her across the face, causing injuries.

Munn was arrested in connection to the case that day and is still being held on charges of child neglect and domestic violence at the New Port Richey Jail. Bail is set $1,500.

He has denied hitting Vaughan, said sheriff's office spokesman Kevin Doll.

Vaughan was arrested Tuesday at Community Hospital in New Port Richey but Doll wouldn't comment on why she was there.

She is being held at the Land O' Lakes Jail with bail set at $8,013.

The baby has been removed from the home, Doll said.

Reporter Lisa Davis can be reached at ldavis@tampatrib.com.

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