Waco Couple Arrested, Charged With Child Endangerment Amid Deplorable Home Conditions
John Moorman, a director of advocacy at CASA of McLennan County in Waco, Texas, and his wife Leslie Moorman were arrested and charged with endangering a child. Authorities discovered their home in China Spring was in deplorable condition, filled with…
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, November 12, 2026 — A couple residing in China Spring, Texas, has been arrested and charged with endangering a child. John Moorman, identified as a director of advocacy at CASA of McLennan County in Waco, Texas, and his wife, Leslie Moorman, face these charges following an investigation that uncovered severely unsanitary living conditions within their home.
According to authorities, the residence was found to be in a deplorable state. The interior was reportedly filled with trash, feces, and evidence of rodent infestation. These conditions were deemed hazardous to the well-being of the two children who resided in the home.
As a result of the findings, Child Protective Services (CPS) took custody of the two children. The specific details regarding the timeline of the discovery, the exact nature of the charges filed beyond endangerment, and the current legal status of John and Leslie Moorman were not immediately available.
The home’s condition, described as filled with waste and vermin, led to the intervention by law enforcement and CPS. CASA of McLennan County is an organization that advocates for children in the child protection system. The organization’s involvement was noted in relation to John Moorman’s professional role. Further updates on the case are anticipated as the investigation progresses.
The arrest and subsequent charges highlight the critical role of authorities in responding to alleged child endangerment situations when living conditions pose a direct threat to minors. The condition of the home, including the presence of trash, feces, and rodents, directly contributed to the children being removed from the residence and placed into CPS custody. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the endangerment charge is ongoing. The names of the arresting agencies or specific law enforcement departments involved were not provided in the initial summary. The duration of the alleged neglect or the timeline leading to the discovery of the conditions were also not specified. The outcome for John and Leslie Moorman, pending further legal proceedings, remains to be determined.
Story summarized from the original created by Tommy Witherspoon on www.kwtx.com, see more information here.
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