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Mom Charged After Leaving Baby in Hot Car
22 Jul
Summary
- Mother charged with felony child cruelty for leaving infant alone.
- Child was left in a hot car for 45 minutes on a 90-degree day.
- Passerby heard crying baby and immediately called emergency services.
A 34-year-old mother, Casey Turner, has been arrested and charged with felony child cruelty. She is accused of leaving her three-month-old son alone in a parked car on a summer afternoon. The incident occurred at a shopping center on Hamilton Mill Parkway near Dacula.
Authorities reported that the vehicle's engine was off and the windows were fully closed. Temperatures were approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit at the time. A concerned passerby heard the baby crying and alerted 911, leading to a swift response from Gwinnett County firefighters.
Emergency crews arrived and safely removed the infant from the car within minutes of the call. The baby was assessed for any signs of heat-related illness and subsequently released to another parent present at the scene. The child did not sustain serious injuries. Turner is currently held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond.
