SOMERSET COUPLE CONVICTED OF FELONY CHILD ENDANGERMENT

Somerset County residents Eric and Nicole Barkman have been convicted of felony child endangerment. Five of their children, ages 1 to 12, were found living in what was termed “deplorable conditions.” The children were removed from the home, which was filled with animal feces, little to no food, dirt, and no running water. A sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.