wont 119: 2975619 STATE OW INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF: HE Ae: 2 years Age: Dyears a Current Placement: [2s place at crn Children Alleged to be in Need of Services placed at the Carmelite Home. INTAKE OFFICER'S REPORT OF PRELIMINARY INQUIRY AND INVESTIGATION SARING SATE: 24th: day of April, 2012 HAVE THE CHILDREN BEEN REMOVED FROM THE HOME? Yes; Removal date/time: April 20, 2012 at 4:30:00 PM AITHOUT a court order. Supt Taking Custody ofa Child Without a Circumstances; State Form 49584/CW0018 10 31-34-1 Htachment, Section A. | condition will be setion mediately teken into custody, se impaired or sex r dtaclunent, Section B (0), onsiderations for the children preclude the immediate use of family services prevent removal of the children, sec attachment, Section B (II & D1), © Theve is not a reasonable opportunity to obtain an order of the court, &. attachment, Section PROBABLE CAUSE: Datestime: April 19, 2011 at 7:17:00 PMDocument ID: 2975619 Location: Northlake Methodist Hospital 600 Grant St. Gary, IN 46407 Facts and Evidence of Probable Cause: A, Nature of Report: On 4/19/19 af 8:20pm, the Indias Departinent of Child Servieos received a report stating the folowing infosmation ftom a Report Source (I88}: RS slates the children were at their primary care physician's office and be sent thew to the ER. RS states the mother has reported that there are demons in the home aud (hey we attacking the children. RS states the mother reported that the children fight one another and ave abusive (o one another aud then they pass out: RS states HIE reported that there are ghosts in the home, thousands of them and be them. RS states TE ported thet they don’t talk to him but after the mother that he can tell the medical professionals the truth he later says yes. RS states reported that one demon iold him that he was going to hell and that he wasn't going to God RS states they believe that a month ago everything was relatively normal, RS states the family recently moved but they are unaware of where they moved from, RS states within the last month it started with one ebild acting cut aad fighting then it was with all the children being very violent with each other in public but especially with the mother present, RS states they believe the mother may have mental health concems. RS states they believe the children are perfouming for the mother and that she's encouraging the behavier RS stales the children are in the hespital al Jonger than 30 minutes, B. Facts and Evidence: On 4/19/12 at 8:45pm, FCM Washington conducted an assestment at Northlake Hospital regarding te Ammons family. FCM Washington interviewed Ms. Latoya Ano: TS) , (12y18), NC ys8), cod various medical sia Medicat staff stated Ms. Ammons reported various stories regarding denfions and spitits. Mosiica! staff reported Ms, Ammons reported that her home has various demons and evil spitits due to someone dying. in the home. s time and haven't been in the hospital for Medical staff reported they obyerved the children and heard the 7yr old makiag geowling noises and his eyes rolled into the back of his hea. Medical staffreported that while the children were at their primary doctor's office the medient staff reported they observed NMP lifted and thrown into the wall with nobody touching him, Gary polies department went fo the home and the home has multiple religious shrines, bibles throughout the home, plenty of food, the home was clean. ‘Medical staff reported [NEEM reporied ghost atiackes him and his brother. Mother has stated she has taken the children to various temples and churches fo rezaove the demons, Medical staff stated [IEEMbad a physica) outburst hitting and kicking the brother and ‘grandmother. Mother placed the child in a gentle therapeutic hold and the child became limp and -was placed cn the bed, but was difficult w arouse, Child stated be did not recall whatDocument ID: 2975619 Page 3 of 9 happened. Social Worker came into the toon to evaluate Ms, Ammions and eyes rolled to the back of his head and his teeth were exposed and he began to growl RI 3:5) stated that ghost are attacking him and bis brother. Child became aggrossive aad walked up the wall us ifhe was walking on the Goor and id a flip over the araxvimother, The episode was witnessed by the psych counselor and DCS worker FCM Washington =e 12yrs) reported that at times she has weird thoughts and unnatural events, ‘6 place in the home during the evening time. She also reported being thrown aczoss the room and grabbed by dak shadows a few nights ago and has a greenish bruise to the underside of wrist, Ms, Ammons requested help for her children. Ms. Ammons stated that she has lived in ber home atfCarolina St. Gary November 20} 1 until now. December 2011 and January 2012 Ms. Ammons stated she noticed weird changes inher children end horseli. Ms, Ammons slated they had to go to bed by Spm because if they were awake at 1pm the spirits would come out and keep them up all night throwing things, moving things in the ‘home, the home tums cold and the spitits tonci the children and ersclf while in the home. ‘Northiake hospital had the femily examined and found the children and mora to be healthy and free of any marks or bruises, A psychological evaluation was completed with Ms. Ammons, and it was found that she was of sound mind. There were no concerns about ker mental stability at this time by the hospital psychiatrist. ©, Parent/Gunrdian/Costodion Response: On 4/19/12 nr Northlake Hospital BR, FCM. Washington interviewed Ms. Latoya Arnous regacding the allegetious in the 310 report, Ms, Ammons stated all the information reported to DCS was true and although people think she might he sounding crazy,they all happend to ker family. ‘Ms, Ammons reported trying to find various pastors, priests, bishops, and other spiritual offieials to help her get the demons out of her childzen and her home. ‘Ms, Ammous was discussing the event that led her fomily to the hospital this evening and her Fyr old son, EE started making noises such as growling when sie would speak about the different church's she visited and call looking for help with the demonic spirits in her children, and her home. IIEves on the other side of the curtain in another roorn and she could hear his sounds, The more Ms. Ammons disenssed the churches and the advise sho vas given (oa how to Kill the spirits ber son, got louder arid louder growling until a loud shuffle started in the room next docr and the flouted for her mother to come help. FCM and Ms, Ammons went to the other 200m to find IIEEbad I Jock choking him. IE's cyes were rolling in his head and he was gro were showing while be held on ‘io his brother's throat. It took several sta‘f to prey the hands open of Eo telease| Afterwards, BBB began to shake and he laid back down in the bed and his fecial expression changed,Document 119: 2975619 Page d of 9 AS Later that evening FCM Was! ton and psychologist's and the family were in the room. discussing placersent fer (734s) began to growl again and stare into eyes and = facial expression changed, egaivte have acveisdanilor iis face and he charged at the grandmother's stomach and head butted her several limes until she grabbed his hands and sta:ted praying, MNNNMEvas specking in a difierent deep voice saying "Its time to die,’ "Twill kill you" and staring around the room. 1ad tho weird gria on his face and bagan (o walk backwards while the grandmother ‘was holding his hand and he walked 1p the wall backwards while holding, the grandmother's hand and he never lei go. He dlippod over aad Jauded om his fect in fiont of the grandmother and sar down in the chair. A few minutes later he looked up as if ke was bacic to hiraself. ECM Washington end psychologists left the room immediately and went to the attending docior, Dr. Richardson, aud told his what was just witnessed in the Aramons family 100m, Dr. Richardson did not believe it so he asked if the child can perform this act again, the psychologist stared I doubt it seriously, this kid was not himself when he did that. Dr. Richax’son, FCM Washington, and the psychologist went back to the room to ask| jf he van walk up the wall again’? IMI statod "{clid not walk up a wall. Tcannot walk up a vwall". When he tried fo wall up the wall again he could not get his balance nor place his feet properly to walk up the well The children were removed from the mother's care to ensure their safety. Oo ee | placed in a residential setting to obtain a psychiatric evaluation. Buch facility denied h admission, HR 0d BBB ere placed at the Carmelite Home. Ms, Ammons stated she was having the home blessed on Sunday by a Priest nemed Father fichael, from a Catholic Church in Mesriville, IN. Ms. Ammons stated she could not send the children to schoul sometimes because the spiris would male thom sick, or they would be up ail night without sleep und they could not attend school. Ms. Ammons admitted the children missed a let of school. . children's Statement: Sée facts and evidence. . Other Pertinent Information: On 4/19/12 Gary Pi Department assessed the home at Carolina Street Gary, IN. Medical staff reported that while the children were at their primary doctor's office the medical staif reported they observed [NNENPbe lifted and throu into the wall with cobody touching him, Gary police department went to the horne and the home has multiple religious shrines, bibles throughout the home, plenty of food, the home was clean. Upon further investigation it was found that the family has previous DCS history regarding educational neglect.Document 1: 2975619 Page $ of 9 SAID CHILD IS IN NEED OF SERVICES PURSUANT TO IC 31-34-1 IN THAT: seriously impaired or seriously endangeced as a the children's parent, guardian or custodian to cnodical care, education oF + The chiléven’s physical ox mental condition sesull of the inability, refusal, or negl supply the childsen with necessary food, clothing, sheltes: vision: (0 31-34-1-L) & The children sub 34-1-6) stantially endangers the children’s own health or the health of another; (IC 31 uueeds carc, weatment, or rehabilit n that the children are not receiving and is uulikely {0 be provided or accepted without the coercive intervention of the Court FAMILY INFORMATION Race: African American; Sex: Female: a Age: 31 years Ethnicity: Unknown; Citizenship: Unknown, Language: Unknown Marital Status: Unknown; Religion: Unknown Address Alias/Maiden Name: Ammons Employment: None Marital Status: Single Known CPS History: Neg (Educational 2008) case # 865634145, HR lege Father ) Race: African American; Sex: Male, Aga: 36 years Ethnicity: Unknown; Citizenship: Unknown; Language: Unknown Marital Status: Unknown; Religion: Unknown Address: Unknown Alias Name: Unknown Paternity Established: No Employment: Unknown Marital Status: Unavailable Describe attempts fo locate absent parent: Unable to locateDocmsent LD: Known CPS History ‘Unknown 20: Race: Aftican Am Ethnicity: Unknown; ip: Unknown, Language: Unknow tatus: Unknown; in: Unknown s: Unavailable History: Unknown CHILDREN'S HISTORY, HOME AND HEALTH Legal custody of the chitd is wit Pursuant to: The mother has atoya Ammons (Mother) al custody pursuant to the bitth of t residing in the home: Latoya Ammons (Mother), SIBLINGS: (Sister) - Age 12: fBrother) - Age 9 is child placed in close proximity to HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD?: ts child able to ma in ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS?: yes Schoo! of the child's LEGAL SETTLEMENT (Home School) Does the child have an Individualized Educational Plan (|EP)? no Are there special accommodations’ Name of Schoo! Grade in School: 1st le CHILD'S PHYSICAL HEALTH (special need, accommodations and physical challe None CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH (diagnosis, prescribed medication) Behavioral prablems PRIOR DCS HISTORY FOR THE CHILD:Document LD: 2975619 Edi ional Nex 3/15/09 Sub Legal custody of the child is with: Latoya Ammons (Mother) Pursuant fo: The mother has legal custody pursuant to the birth of the child. Others residing in the home Ft Brother), Latoya Ammons (Mother) and a < SIBLINGS: [(Brothey - other) - Age & Is child placed in close proximity to HOME AND NEIGHBORHOQD?: yes Is child able to maintain ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS?: yes School of the child's LEGAL SETTLEMENT (Home School): Does the child have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)? no Are there special accommodations? no Name ot Schoo! Grade in Schook: 71t Grade CHILD'S PHYSICAL HEALTH (special need, accommo None ans and physical challenges) CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH (diagnosis, prescribed medication) None PRIOR DCS HI Educational Neg! TORY FOR THE CHILD: lect 3/15/09 PRIOR COURT INVOLVEMENT (including JD/JS/CHINS/Informal Adj Sub450060907JD000560,450060907JD000561 ,45060907/ D000! Legal custody of the chil Pursuant to: The mother ha Oihers residing in the home: a=. Latoya Ammons (Mother) and HE ssn SIBLINGS: with: Latoya Ammons (Mother) legal custody pursuant to the birth of the child ADIEKE Bent ADD — gH AMALDDocument UD: Is child placed in close proximity to HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD?: yes 5619 Page 8 {Is child able to maintain ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS?: yes School of the child's LEGAL SETTLEMENT (Hoie School): Does the child have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)? yes Are there special accommodations? no Name of School Grade in Schoo 3rd Gri CHILD'S PHYSICAL HEALTH (special need, accommodations and physical challenges): None CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH (diagnosis, prescribed medication): Behavioral Issues PRIOR DCS HISTORY FOR THE CHILD: Educational Neglect 3/15/08 PRIOR GOURT INVOLVEMENT (including JDAS/CHINS/Informa! Adjustments): Sub451060907 JD000580,45D960907JD000561,45D060907. 0000562 REASONABLE EFFORIS/BEST INTERESTS: The safely of the children precludes tha immediate use of family services to prevent removal of the children because: Due to the nature of the allegations and the children’s behavior while in tho hospital precluded the immediate use of service could not prevent removal of the children {tis in the best interests of the children to be removed from the home environment and remainirig in the home would be contrary to the health and welfare of the children because: The children has not attended school on ¢ regular basis. The mother cannot find help to assist the children RECOMMENDATION AND REASONING: Filing of Petition alleging thet the children are children in need of services. Out-cf-home placement should be considered: Carmelite Home and Christian Haven until mother can seek suitable housing for her family... Indiana Department of Child Services recommends motier compiete a parenting evaluation Indiana Departmant of Child Services recommends mother complete individual and family counseling, Indiana Department of Child Services recommends mother seek suitable housing for the family. or snamainauc, 207569 Piette Inara Depot of ikl Serie recone Be hide an ibn coi slest acest Instn Dapatoert of Ci Seovene yennrnene neater have te ere eset or ‘aren menace socrng Inia apts of Chit Beran secenans nmr hare spond vite wt the chien Indira Deperiest of Chiktren Senices recommends teh ner estas pater ‘hector Roators for Ravanerston: ‘Thermoterenabie tena. fe chien’: a er 1 aia cr th een fr pau, da the ogg rpresoiains one fue. Siguweo Fal Cae Mayet Prauanaect DCS Supine [en Byeimet ef Chl Sect (esa nmzes Lae Cony ‘ied Ape 2,012 ATTACHMENTS: ‘Taking Cuneo! & Cui witout Veh ar Wtban Cau Order Form