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Bond increased for woman charged with neglect of adults in bus

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 11, 2025 6:53 PM CT | Published: April 11, 2025 3:09 PM CT

A Texas woman recently charged in Memphis with the neglect of six adults with intellectual disabilities had her bond increased Friday, April 11.

The Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office said in a press release Bernice Jarrett, 61, had her bond increased from $80,000 to $250,000.

Jarrett is charged with one count of aggravated neglect of a vulnerable person and five counts of neglect of a vulnerable person.

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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