In a shocking turn of events, a father has been arrested for allegedly leaving his 10-month-old child alone in a car while he was inside the JACK Casino in downtown Cleveland. According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, when concerned passersby noticed the infant crying and sweating profusely inside the vehicle.
Authorities were called to the scene and quickly located the car in the casino’s parking lot. The child was rescued from the sweltering vehicle and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Luckily, the infant was found to be in good health and was later released into the custody of child protective services.
The father, whose name has not been released, was located inside the casino and was arrested on charges of endangering children. He is currently being held at the county jail pending further investigation.
This incident has sparked outrage and concern among the community, with many questioning how a parent could leave a defenseless child alone in a car, especially in such extreme heat. Although the temperature outside was over 90 degrees at the time of the incident, the temperature inside the car is estimated to have reached well over 100 degrees.
“It’s just absolutely despicable that someone would do something like this,” said one witness who wished to remain anonymous. “That poor child could have easily suffered from heatstroke or even died from being left alone in that car.”
In response to the incident, the casino issued a statement expressing their shock and concern for the well-being of the child. “The safety and well-being of our guests, including minors, is our top priority at JACK Casino,” the statement read. “We are cooperating fully with the authorities in their investigation of this matter.”
The father’s arraignment is scheduled for later this week, where he will face the charges against him. In the meantime, authorities are reminding parents and caregivers to never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially during extreme temperatures.
As the investigation into this disturbing case continues, the community is left wondering how a parent could make such a reckless and dangerous decision. The safety and well-being of children should always be a top priority, and incidents like this serve as a sobering reminder of the importance of responsible parenting.