WASHINGTON — Police say a mom in Alexandria, Virginia is facing child neglect charges for intentionally leaving her 10-year-old son outside on a deck in 40 degree temperatures.

Fairfax County police say 31-year-old Julia Brandt told police she put the boy outside on purpose late Thursday Night.

Police came to the home after a neighbor called to say the boy was outside alone banging on the door and crying.

Brandt faces felony child neglect charges. The 10-year-old and another child in the home are staying with a friend of the family.

Brandt is a third grade teacher at Lane Elementary School, but NBC 4 reports she was suspended without pay following the neglect charge.