Children found bound in St. Cloud now in protective custody

Police say the two young children found bound by their hands and feet in a St. Cloud house have been place in protective custody.

The mother of the 2-year-old children has been charged with two counts of malicious punishment of a child.

St. Cloud Police Sgt. Martin Sayre said Friday the children were turned over to Stearns County social services.

Police say officers went to the home Monday while investigating a report of child neglect and found the children in separate bedrooms.

Bail for Maimuna Mohamed Mohamud has been set at $5,000.

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