article_snippet.sent: When police arrived at police home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, last December, police discovered the youngsters locked in a 'sparsely furnished' room, where police had seemingly 'remained at all times'.
article_snippet.sent: Authorities immediately removed the youngsters locked in a 'sparsely furnished' room, where they had seemingly 'remained at all times'.
article_snippet.sent: Horrific: their three children were arrested after police received an anonymous tip about their three children 17-month-old son and two small daughters.
article_snippet.sent: Following the anonymous tip last December 16, police arrived at the Fleming Street home and removed the children from the locked room using a 'key that was located in the residence'.
article_snippet.sent: In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, members of the sheriff's office reportedly offered to provide bedding and clothing for the children, who are not being identified for legal reasons.
highlights_snippet.sent: Couple were arrested after police received anonymous tip about abuse .
  