A Louisiana couple has been arrested on suspicions of neglect and cruelty to a minor after the death of their severely malnourished child. On January 1, authorities responded to a medical crisis call involving a juvenile at around 9 p.m. at a gas station in Geismar, Louisiana, according to a press release shared via Facebook on Friday, January 16. When authorities arrived at the scene, deputies found 5-year-old Marley Perilloux unresponsive. "Deputies immediately began performing CPR while awaiting emergency services," the press release read. "The juvenile was transported to an area hospital while deputies and other first responders continued life-saving measures. The juvenile was later declared deceased." Couple Arrested After 5-Month-Old Twins Weighed Less Than They Did When Born Following reports of "apparent injuries" on the boy, as well as "additional concerns of child neglect, including severe malnourishment," detectives with the APSO Juvenile Unit opened an investigation into the fatal incident. While searching the home of the child's parents, Marlon Perilloux and Raynisa Young, detectives noted that the property was in "poor" and "barely livable" condition. Upon interviewing the couple, they discovered that both parents "failed to ensure proper hygiene, feeding, and medical care" for their child, who only weighed roughly 19 pounds at the time of his death. (This weight is much more typical for a child under 1 year of age than a 5-year-old.) An autopsy to determine the exact cause of death is pending. Perilloux and Young were taken into custody by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office and are both currently being held at the Ascension Parish Jail without bond. Perilloux, 33, was charged with negligent homicide and second degree cruelty to juveniles, while Young, 27, was charged with negligent homicide, second degree cruelty to juveniles, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal carrying of weapons. Parents Arrested After Roaches Seen 'Crawling Over' Baby in Infested Home Ascension Parish Sheriff's Col. Donald Capelo called the situation "probably the worst case of child neglect I've seen in my 34 years of law enforcement," per WAFB. "To put it in perspective, when the coroners come out, there are body bags for adults, and there are body bags for infants. And this child, 5 years old, fit in an infant body bag," Capelo continued. Capelo then urged families who are struggling to adequately parent through difficult times to "seek help" from their support system or local authorities. "Whether it be through a family member, whether it be through DCFS, a division of the state, but you have to seek help," he said. "You have to do whatever you can and whatever means you have to just take care of your children." Mom and Boyfriend Put Boys in Chicken Pen, Shot Them: Missouri Sheriff A neighbor of the couple, Calvin Lewis, was reportedly shocked to hear what happened to the 5-year-old boy, telling WAFB, "People be treating their pets almost better than that." He also claimed that the parents were part of a helpful community who would have provided the family food or any additional type of assistance if they'd asked for it. "We're a neighborhood where somebody needs something, that we have something going on, you're more than welcome to come get a plate or, you know, any way we can help out," he said. Perilloux and Young could still face additional or upgraded charges as the case continues to be investigated. If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.