West Des Moines woman faces child endangerment and animal neglect charges
A West Des Moines woman is facing multiple charges including child endangerment and animal neglect.
Documents show Choyce Rochon is the primary caretaker of three children. West Des Moines police say she relied on her two 10-year-old children to take care of the younger child, who is on a feeding tube.
Police say Rochon wasn't feeding the child or taking the child to medical appointments.
According to documents, the child's weight dropped nearly 10 pounds between September 2024 and April 2025.
Records show Rochon also locked a dog in a filthy cage without food. The dog died from malnourishment.
Police say Rochon dumped the dog's body across the street from her home.
Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 28.
»
» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: |