A Bismarck couple, Joseph Summerville and Amie Sarty, received probation for child neglect after locking their young children in a closet while smoking marijuana. Their sentences are deferred, contingent on completing probation, chemical dependency evaluations, treatment, parenting classes, and avoiding drug use. The couple admitted to leaving the children unattended for twenty minutes while smoking in their car, citing safety concerns. This case underscores the gravity of child neglect and the importance of a safe environment for children.

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