Plymouth Woman Charged After Children Allegedly Left Alone Without Supervision or Phone Access
Published: April 26th 2026
PLYMOUTH MN: A Plymouth woman has been charged with child neglect, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court.
According to the complaint, Alice Mae Young is charged with one count of neglect of a child—likely to substantially harm physical or emotional health, a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
The complaint alleges that on or about February 1, 2026, in Plymouth, Young, identified as a parent, legal guardian, or caretaker of a child, willfully deprived the child of necessary supervision appropriate to the child’s age. The complaint states Young was reasonably able to make the necessary provisions and that the deprivation harmed or was likely to substantially harm the child’s physical, emotional, or mental health.
The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.378.1(a)(1) and carries a maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $3,000.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.