Woman charged with child neglect after three-day Bahamas cruise

Nathalie Belizaire faces four counts of child neglect after investigators alleged that she left four children unattended while taking a three-day cruise to the Bahamas. Investigators said she departed Friday and was arrested after returning to Miami on Monday.

According to police accounts, the four children were found without adult supervision and were hiding together in a bathroom. An arrest report said investigators determined there was probable cause to believe Belizaire failed to provide necessary care and supervision, exposing the children to a substantial risk of harm.

Belizaire denies the allegations. Her attorney emphasized that the accusation remains only an allegation. A judge set bond at $10,000 and ordered Belizaire to stay away from the children while the Department of Children and Families conducts an investigation. Her arraignment was reported to be scheduled for November 24.