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Bentley given diversion
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A mother has been placed on probation for a year after they found her confused and dazed in her house where she was caring for a 2-month-old child.The mother, Christian M. Bentley, 26, was granted an 11-month, 29-day judicial diversion and must undergo a drug and alcohol assessment for child neglect. She has been released on time served.Police were dispatched to Bentley’s residence on a disturbance call. When they arrived, Bentley said her boyfriend had threatened her over a debit card.“She had red eyes, slurred speech and was very confused,” recalled McMinnville policeman Richard Teachout.