Nashville, Tennessee – Ervyana Davis, a 23-year-old woman from Nashville, is facing serious charges after allegedly using bug foggers in an attempt to force a family, including a 4-year-old child, out of her apartment.
The incident, which led to the child being hospitalized, has resulted in Davis being arrested on two counts of felony child abuse and misdemeanor charges. She is being held on a $37,000 bond in the Davidson County Jail.
The Eviction Attempt
According to an arrest warrant obtained by WZTV, Davis had been attempting to evict the family from her apartment. When they refused to leave, Davis reportedly tried to involve law enforcement. However, the police referred her to the civil eviction process, which is the legal and proper way to handle evictions.
Frustrated by the situation, Davis allegedly took matters into her own hands and purchased bug foggers from a store. Reports suggest that Davis placed between five and 16 foggers in the apartment and released them while the family was still inside.
The Harmful Consequences
Once the foggers were activated, the child reportedly began coughing and struggling to breathe. The young child had to be taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Thankfully, there were no reports of further injuries, but the child’s distress highlighted the dangerous nature of using foggers in this way.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that bug foggers should never be used while people or pets are inside the treated area. The EPA states that individuals should leave the space for at least two to four hours after the foggers are released.
The agency also notes that one fogger is generally sufficient for a room size of 25 feet by 25 feet, suggesting that Davis’ use of multiple foggers was excessive and unsafe.
Legal Repercussions and Arrest
Davis was arrested on Thursday after authorities reviewed the case. She now faces multiple charges for her actions. Her next court date is scheduled for Monday. As of now, she does not have a lawyer listed in the court documents.
The community remains shocked by the severity of the incident, with many questioning the safety of taking matters into one’s own hands when it comes to eviction processes.