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 James Atwell, 44, of Smiths Grove Darren Doyle, story: A local man was arrested and charged with multiple counts of criminal abuse and endangerment after his children were allegedly found playing in the road, unsupervised. According to a press release issued by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday, March 1st, deputies responded to a residence on Fairview Church Road in reference to two juveniles under the age of 5 that were observed playing in the roadway with knives. Deputies reportedly made contact with the witnesses that reported the incident. According to the witnesses, the children were wet and cold and without supervision, the release stated. The Sheriff's Office stated that the witnesses were unable to provide information as to the juvenile's residence. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies canvassed the immediate area and responded to a nearby residence on Fairview Church Road in an effort to locate a responsible adult, and after approximately 30 minutes of knocking and announcing their presence, another juvenile answered the door. Deputies entered the residence and located the children’s father, identified as James Atwell, 44, of Smiths Grove, unconscious in a back room, the Sheriff's Office stated. According to law enforcement, an adult sibling of the children arrived on scene and advised that Mr. Atwell had been responsible for supervising the children while their mother was at work. "Deputies determined that Mr. Atwell was manifestly under the influence and posed a danger to himself and others," the press release stated. "Mr. Atwell admitted to consuming alcohol and marijuana." Atwell was placed under arrest and transported to the Hart County Jail. The children were released to the custody of their mother, the Sheriff's Office stated. Atwell was charged with
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