Marion County Sheriff’s Office locates missing endangered 2-year-old

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE: Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports that 2-year-old Leiah has been located safely.

ORIGINAL: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has requested help finding a missing endangered 2-year-old girl last seen with her parents.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a pickup order obtained by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) about the well-being of 2-year-old Leiah Joleen Risner.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports there is a concern for Leiah’s safety after a drug overdose death took place inside her family’s home in September.

DCF reportedly also found the house to be in deplorable condition.

Leiah’s parents, 39-year-old Melvin Joseph Risner and 37-year-old Crystal Marie Risner have been avoiding contact with DCF to assess Leiah’s well-being.

Leiah was last seen with Crystal, who may be driving a blue Ford SUV with Florida tag #QBYK34.

If anyone has any information, please contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at (352) 732-9111 or call 911

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