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Mom Leaves Toddler in Hot Car: Arrested
2 Jun
Summary
- A mother was arrested for leaving her 3-year-old daughter in a hot car.
- The child was found in critical condition, suffering heat exhaustion.
- The mother claimed the car was running, but police stated it was off.
On Sunday, May 31, La'Tana Williams, a 27-year-old Florida mother, was arrested for allegedly leaving her 3-year-old daughter alone in a hot car for approximately two hours. A concerned citizen called 911 after observing the child in distress inside the sweltering vehicle. First responders found the girl unconscious and turning blue, requiring immediate hospitalization where she was treated for heat exhaustion.
Authorities stated that Williams claimed to have left the car running with the air conditioning on while she visited a plasma donation center. However, Captain P. Dice reported that their investigation revealed the car was off and the windows were closed. Williams was charged with child neglect. As of Tuesday, June 2, she had not yet been booked into jail and was reportedly hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to her handcuffs. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
