JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — Authorities have arrested the mother of a 5-year-old Jacksonville girl who was reported missing.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Brianna Williams Tuesday afternoon.
Deputies have charged Williams with child neglect and making false statements.
“Brianna Williams, the mother of Taylor Williams, has been arrested this evening on charges of child neglect and giving false information to investigators during the search for Taylor,” said Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams.
Williams’ arrest comes shortly after investigators found human remains in a wooded area in Alabama amid the search for 5-year-old Taylor Williams. Investigators said indications appear to show the remains may belong to Taylor, but the exact identification is still pending.
“This investigation has led us to what we believe to be the remains of Taylor Rose,” said Jacksonville State Attorney Melissa Nelson.
Williams reported Taylor missing on Nov. 6. However, investigators said shortly after, she stopped cooperating with investigators.
Detectives said Williams is currently being held at the hospital after suffering an overdose.
“We are nowhere near done with this investigation, so while we’ve taken some steps today, we’ve got a lot of work left to do,” said Williams. “We’re asking anyone who has seen Taylor and Brianna together, between Jacksonville and Alabama in the last two weeks. to contact us.”
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