The parent of a child found wandering in the streets of Knoxville several blocks from her home, several times in July, has been sentenced to two years probation.

Lacy Jo Eiteman plead guilty to neglect of a dependent, a class C felony. The child wasn’t wearing pants when found by officers and the apartment door was open with the mother and father asleep inside. Knoxville Police Lieutenant Aaron Fuller tells KNIA/KRLS News close supervision of children is essential to their safety. He says making sure children cannot get into the open is important as traffic, animals and abductions all pose very real dangers to a young life. Eiteman will pay court costs associated with the trial and cooperate with DHS as part of the deal.