Tannis Harrington, 20, and Drake Fernandez, 17, are charged with endangering a child after a minor was found living in hazardous conditions at an apartment off Kuykendahl Road.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Court records accuse a 20-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male of exposing a child to dangerous living conditions inside a northwest Harris County apartment, conditions investigators say were so severe the child later underwent decontamination procedures twice before receiving treatment at a hospital.

The charges stem from an investigation at an apartment complex along Kuykendahl Road near FM 1960.


According to court records, Tannis Harrington, a 20-year-old white female, and Drake Fernandez, a 17-year-old white male, were arrested and charged with felony child endangerment. Both court filings list the same apartment address on Kuykendahl Road.

What investigators say happened

According to charging documents, investigators believe Harrington and Fernandez placed a child younger than 15 years old in imminent danger while caring for the child.

Court records allege the child was exposed to feces, urine, rotten food, insects and gasoline inside the apartment. Investigators further claim the child was living in an environment where those substances were being inhaled.

The filings go on to allege the child suffered insect bites and was not provided adequate hygiene.

Investigators also accuse the pair of consuming marijuana and alcohol while caring for the child.

Who are the suspects?

Court records do not explain the relationship between the Harrington and Fernandez. The documents also do not identify the child's relationship to either suspect.

It remains unclear whether the child is related to either defendant, how long the child was living at the apartment, or who first reported concerns to authorities.

Dog also part of investigation

The same investigation also led to an animal cruelty charge against Harrington.

According to a separate criminal complaint, investigators accuse Harrington of failing to provide necessary care for a dog in her custody.

Court records 

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