A shocking incident took place at an Oklahoma casino when a woman allegedly left her infant child alone in a car while she went inside to gamble. The incident occurred at the Red River Casino in Devol, Oklahoma, and has sparked outrage and concern among the local community.
According to witnesses, the woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, arrived at the casino in the early afternoon with her infant child in tow. Instead of taking her child inside with her, the woman allegedly left the infant alone in the car while she went inside to gamble.
Concerned citizens who noticed the infant alone in the car immediately contacted casino security, who in turn notified the local authorities. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene and rescued the infant from the car unharmed. The child was then transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and was later released into the custody of Child Protective Services.
The woman in question was located inside the casino and was arrested on charges of child endangerment. She is currently being held at the local county jail while the investigation continues. It is unclear at this time whether the woman is the mother of the infant or if there were any other children in her care.
The incident has sparked outrage among members of the community, who are appalled by the woman’s reckless behavior. Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, especially in extreme weather conditions, can have serious and potentially deadly consequences.
Local authorities are urging parents and caregivers to never leave children unattended in vehicles, regardless of the circumstances. The safety and well-being of children should always be the top priority, and leaving them alone in a car is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous.
The incident at the Red River Casino serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance when it comes to the safety of children. Hopefully, this incident will lead to increased awareness and education about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.