PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria police confirm officers were called Wednesday morning to the Lexington Hill Apartments, in the 4300 block of W. Oakcrest Drive, for a welfare check.
Peoria Public Information Officer Amy Dotson said police found six young children, all under the age of six, left without adult supervision.
“Two individuals have been arrested as a result. And, the children were placed elsewhere for their safety,” Dotson said.
The incident remained under investigation.
