MTV’s 16 & PREGNANT COUPLE Accused of Neglect Now Allowed to See Their Kid Again (Under Supervision)

The “16 & Pregnant” couple who had their daughter taken away by authorities last month — because their house was covered in feces — finally saw their kid again this week … and TMZ has obtained pics of the happy 4-hour reunion.

According to TMZ, the Department of Human Services in Arkansas took away Joshua and Ebony Rendon‘s 2-year-old daughter Jocelyn … after discovering the couple’s deplorable feces-smeared living conditions — and police then arrested them for child endangerment. (Ewww!)

Since cleaning up their act (literally) the DHS has awarded them limited visitation of their daughter twice a week … for two hours at a time … with a supervisor.

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MTV Star ARRESTED for Stealing From His Mama!!!

One of the stars of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant has been arrested! Here’s the story according to TMZ:

One of the dads from last season’s “16 & Pregnant” is LOCKED UP in a Michigan jail right now — after his OWN MOTHER told cops he forged her signature on a $30.00 check.

TMZ has learned … 19-year-old Joshua Drummonds was arrested Monday in Monroe County, MI after his mother told police he stole 5 checks out of her checkbook over the past few months and wrote them out to himself.

According to the criminal complaint, obtained by TMZ, Josh wasn’t looking for a HUGE payday … because he only took a total of $270 … with each check ranging from $30 to $100.

Law enforcement tells us Drummonds is now facing 7 felony charges — 1 count of larceny for stealing the checks, 5 counts of forgery and 1 count of violating his probation.

Josh is facing up to 4 years behind bars for the larceny and 14 years for EACH COUNT of forgery.

Josh’s bail has been set at $20,000. They probably won’t take a check.

MTV “Teen Mom” star rejects house arrest plea deal

Amber Portwood made her claim to fame when she was featured on MTV’s “16 & Pregnant” reality show and then continued on to star in “Teen Mom.” Besides getting pregnant at 16, Portwood has found herself facing felony charges from her conduct on the television show.

In this episode of her legal saga, Portwood  rejected a prosecutors’ offer that would have kept her out of jail on felony domestic battery and child neglect charges.

Madison County Sheriff Department / AP

Police in Anderson, Indiana investigated the then-20-year-old Amber Portwood after a September episode showed her slapping, choking and kicking the then-24-year-old father of her daughter. Television viewers watched in horror as she was filmed striking ex Gary Shirley, 24 , in front of their two-year-old daughter Leah last year.

Officials say dozens of viewers called the state’s child abuse hotline to report Portwood’s outbursts.

Under Indiana law,  “(a) A child is a child in need of services if … the child’s physical or mental health is seriously endangered due to injury by the act or omission of the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian.” (Indiana Code 31-34-1)

Portwood shouting at Gary Shirley as he holds their daughter, Leah

Portwood had her child taken from her by Indiana’s Child Protective Services due to the violence in the home — she reportedly assaulted Shirley three times between August 2009 and July 2010. Video footage was subpoenaed by the court to ascertain the magnitude of Portwood’s alleged offenses. Authorities would later place Portwood’s child, Leah, in protective custody after they announced she would be monitored for up to six months.

Portwood attended a Madison County court hearing Thursday. She told The Herald Bulletin she wouldn’t be able to do her job as a mother if she accepted the plea deal of 90 days on house arrest and two years of probation.

The judge gave Portwood and her attorney 60 days to work out a new plea deal or go to trial. E! Online reported that  Portwood broke down into tears following the announcement that her trial was going forward and had been set for Nov. 16.

Amber Portwood & Gary Shirely Heading To Court / FLYNET

She is facing three felony charges–two counts of domestic battery and one count of neglect of a dependent, along with one misdemeanor charge of domestic battery.

To no avail, her ex-boyfriend, Gary pleaded with the judge to lift the no-contact order that’s preventing Portwood from seeing Shirley while their daughter is present. The judge denied his request.

CBS News reported that  Portwood.  Maci Bookout, Catelynn Lowell and Farrah Abraham will be returning for a third season of “Teen Mom” set to premiere on July 5.  But Portwood, 20,  faces one misdemeanor count of domestic violence and two felony counts of domestic battery and could get up to 3 years in prison if convicted and be fined up to $10,000 (a small sum considering she made $280,000 for appearing on Teen Mom).