VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A mother who’s accused of leaving her child in a hot car in Volusia County was sent back to jail on Tuesday.
But she could could soon be released.
After a court hearing on Tuesday, 27-year-old Latana Williams was booked on a charge of aggravated child abuse.
But the judge set a $10,000 bond.
Williams’ mother testified during the hearing that her daughter has been following the rules of the court.
Channel 9 reported on Williams’ first arrest in connection to this case in early June.
That’s when DeLand police said she left her 3-year old daughter alone in a car for more than two hours while she donated plasma.\
Williams’ lawyer said Tuesday that the child is healthy.
WFTV will continue to follow developments in this case.
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