Campbell woman arraigned today for child endangering, other charges


CAMPBELL — A woman was arraigned today in Campbell Municipal Court after police discovered a 1-year-old child living at a home in “deplorable” condition.

Lakasha High, 23, of Campbell faces charges of endangering children, obstruction of official business and resisting arrest.

Officers responded to Monroe Street Wednesday afternoon after neighbors reported a woman was unresponsive and lying on the ground outside a home.

Police described finding rotting food, piled up garbage and feces at the residence. Officers also reported High attempted to stop officers from taking photos of the home.

High will appear Aug. 19 for a pretrial hearing.

A judge set her bond at $2,500.