Two intoxicated mothers made a reckless decision to leave four young children, including a baby, inside a car with a large bag of marijuana while they went drinking at a bar in Glendale, Arizona. The incident, which occurred around 11 p.m. on March 8, was brought to light when concerned onlookers noticed a small child wandering alone in a parking lot with no parents in sight.
A woman who flagged down the police explained that the child led them to the car where they discovered three other kids, including a 7-month-old baby and another child in a car seat, all crying inside the vehicle. Shockingly, a bag of marijuana was found in the glove box within easy reach of the children, raising serious safety concerns.
The responding officers spent nearly 45 minutes searching for the parents before the two intoxicated women finally approached claiming to be the mothers of the children. Both women displayed signs of alcohol consumption, including slurred speech and a strong smell of alcohol on their breath.
In a video released by the Glendale Police Department, an officer confronts the women about leaving their kids unattended for hours. The mothers initially tried to downplay their actions, stating that they had only gone to the bar to use the bathroom. However, upon further questioning, one of the women admitted to getting a drink, contradicting their earlier claims.
One of the mothers became emotional, pleading with the officers not to take her kids away, emphasizing that they were her everything. Despite their pleas, both women were arrested and charged with child abuse with criminal negligence. The children were taken to the hospital for a check-up by Glendale Fire to ensure their well-being.
The identities of the women have not been disclosed, but they have been granted the opportunity to participate in a parenting skills felony diversion program, suspending their prosecution temporarily. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of irresponsible parenting and the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times.
