Child Endangerment

Parents Charged After 4-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself in Head

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A couple from Pennsylvania is facing charges after their four-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the head with a handgun that was left unsecured on the floor of their bedroom. The parents, Laura Steele and Michael Lynn, are being charged with endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person. The incident, which occurred on July 6, resulted in serious injuries to their son, Ronnie Lynn. District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli, in a statement released …

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Man Sentenced for Murdering His Autistic 5-Year-Old Son With Baseball Bat

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In a shocking incident that took place in Parma, Ohio, a man named Matthew Ponomarenko, aged 34, confessed to the murder of his 5-year-old son, Jax, in a 911 call he made from his residence on March 25, 2021. The chilling audio, released by cleveland.com, revealed Ponomarenko claiming to hear voices, although he couldn’t explain why he took his son’s life. Fast forward to over two years later, Ponomarenko has admitted his guilt in court …

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Man Arrested After 5-Year-Old Girl Found Hidden in Closet

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An Arkansas resident was apprehended after law enforcement officers discovered a 5-year-old girl concealed in a secret compartment of his closet. The dramatic rescue was recorded on the bodycam of a Tontitown Police Department officer. The footage shows the accused extracting the child from a tiny area in the closet that had been sealed with nails, as reported by KSMF-TV on Friday. The homeowner, identified as John Thompson, was taken into custody and faces charges …

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Man Arrested for Pointing Gun at Child Delivering Halloween Treat Bag

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In a shocking incident on the eve of Halloween in Manhasset, New York, a disturbing altercation unfolded involving a young child and an armed homeowner. Michael Yifan Wen, 43, was arrested and faces charges including second-degree menacing and endangering the welfare of a child. This event has sparked considerable alarm and discussion in the community about safety, particularly during festive times. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. on October 28, as a 42-year-old mother with …

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8-Year-Old Boy Dies in Tragic ‘Car Surfing’ Incident; Sister Charged

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An 8-year-old boy from Virginia tragically lost his life after falling from the roof of a moving vehicle while engaging in a dangerous activity known as “car surfing.” The incident occurred while his 18-year-old sister, Enashia Futrell, was behind the wheel. Hampton police, after reviewing new video footage, discovered that the young boy had climbed out of the window of a 2006 Ford Explorer on October 2. The video footage showed the boy standing on …

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Gunman Opens Fire at Children’s Truck-Or-Treat Event

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A celebratory trunk-or-treat event at Tillman Elementary School took a horrifying twist on Sunday when an individual opened fire, inciting fear among the students, parents, and faculty present. The incident unfolded at the school’s parking lot, where the school community had gathered for the festive event. The Kirkwood School District spokesperson reported that a person arrived at the location and started shooting. However, the attendees’ quick response helped subdue the shooter before any physical harm …

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Man Uses Popular Kids Game to Abduct 11-Year-Old Girl

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In Passaic County, New Jersey, a 27-year-old man is facing charges of first-degree kidnapping and third-degree child endangerment after allegedly using the online gaming platform Roblox to lure an 11-year-old girl and transport her across state lines. Darius Matylewich is accused of meeting the minor on the popular gaming platform and subsequently abducting her from Wayne, New Jersey, and taking her to Bear, Delaware, without her parents’ knowledge or consent. The Wayne Police Department located …

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Elementary School Teacher Arrested, Allegedly Showed up to Class Drunk

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A California elementary school teacher is facing serious charges after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and potential child endangerment. Wendy Munson, 57, a teacher at Nuestro Elementary School in Live Oak, was taken into custody after allegedly arriving at school intoxicated. The incident occurred on Monday morning when local police were alerted to a potentially inebriated teacher on the school premises. According to law enforcement, Munson exhibited clear signs of intoxication …

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6-Year-Old Accidentally Kills Toddler Sister With Unsecured Firearm

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An Indiana man, aged 25, has been apprehended following an incident where a 6-year-old boy accidentally shot his 4-year-old sister with an unsecured firearm allegedly left by the man in a house full of young children. Terrelle S. Jackson was charged with neglect of a dependent causing death, a level 1 felony, in connection with the tragic death of Deor Neita in July, as per the local authorities. The Cumberland Metropolitan Police Department, in a …

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Father Tried to Drown His Son as “Sacrifice to Jehovah”

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A Lyft driver’s quick thinking led to the rescue of a two-year-old boy after the driver overheard the child’s father, Jeremiah Campbell, making alarming comments during their ride. According to a police report, Campbell was discussing plans to drown his son as a “sacrifice to Jehovah” among other conspiracy theories. The driver promptly alerted the authorities after dropping off Campbell and his son at an apartment complex. Around the same time, emergency services received a …

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