Mother charged after allegedly attempting to drown her three children in pond

Liberty, TX – Jessica Quintana has been arrested after allegedly trying to drown her three children in a pond near their home. The 39-year-old mother faces two counts of injury to a child and one count of aggravated assault causing bodily injury.

Quintana was charged following her release from the hospital on Friday. The incident in question occurred on Sept. 29, where her three children, aged 6, 11, and 15, survived and are now in the custody of child protective services.

Domingo Quintana, the children’s father, alerted emergency services, claiming that his wife poisoned their children with NyQuil and attempted to drown them. Domingo managed to rescue their 11-year-old daughter, who was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Law enforcement has not verified the presence of NyQuil in the children’s system but confirmed that there was no alcohol involved. Law enforcement officials indicated it was believed Quintana intended for her children not to survive.

Reports state that Quintana underwent a mental health evaluation during her hospital stay, although the results are not publicly available. Following the incident, Domingo Quintana faced animal cruelty charges due to the condition of a cat found in the home.

He posted a $5,000 bond and was released. During a recent custody hearing, the children reportedly showed adverse reactions to the idea of staying with their father. His visitation rights remain revoked as the investigation continues.

Quintana is currently being held at the Liberty County Jail without bond.

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