Laredo Woman Sentenced to Probation for Endangerment
The court requires parenting classes and community service following an incident where a toddler was left unsupervised.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Child Care
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A Laredo woman was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to child endangerment. The case follows a 2024 incident where a 2-year-old child was found wandering alone near a home in the 2900 block of East Stewart Street.
Why it matters
This case underscores the legal consequences of child supervision lapses and the court's role in enforcing safety standards. It highlights that even short-term distractions in the home can lead to serious criminal charges.
Alizza Monique Scribner received a two-year probation sentence and must complete 100 hours of community service and a parenting class. The 2-year-old child was discovered approximately 75 yards from the residence in the 2900 block of East Stewart Street.
The players
Monica Z. Notzon
The 111th District Court judge who presided over the sentencing.
Alizza Monique Scribner
The defendant who pleaded guilty to child endangerment regarding the 2024 incident.
The details
The incident occurred when the toddler wandered away from home and was spotted by a neighbor moving through an empty lot at 12:10 a.m. While the defendant searched for the child inside the house, investigators noted she failed to contact 911 at the time of the disappearance. The court denied deferred adjudication for the defendant, who was 21 years old when the event took place in May 2024.
Timeline
May 11, 2024: The 2-year-old child is found alone in an empty lot.
March 31, 2026: Alizza Monique Scribner enters a not guilty plea.
July 29, 2026: The defendant changes her plea to guilty.
October 13, 2026: The court issues the two-year probation sentence.
The Home Front
This case highlights the strict enforcement of child supervision expectations under Texas law, where endangerment charges carry serious felony implications. It serves as a reminder of the court's role in mandating parenting education following incidents that jeopardize child safety.
Families should regularly review home security measures, such as door locks and alarms, to prevent toddlers from leaving the premises undetected. It is also important to maintain clear supervision protocols, especially during periods of household stress or high-traffic family events.
The takeaway
This case reinforces the gravity of maintaining consistent supervision to ensure toddler safety within the home. Families can review state-approved parenting education resources as a proactive step in strengthening household safety practices.
Further reading
For resources on local safety requirements and support, visit the Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
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