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2 clusters · 6 sources · 7 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 25 days ago

Child abuse incidents in Arizona extreme heat

Overview

Recent reports from Arizona highlight separate incidents of felony child abuse involving extreme heat.

In Glendale, Ryan and May Mullin were arrested after allegedly walking their two young children for several hours in 108-degree heat while heavily intoxicated. Police reported that the children appeared dehydrated and that the adults exhibited signs of intoxication.

In Mesa, Amy Nicole Shellhammer faces felony charges after allegedly leaving her 2-year-old son alone in a garage without air conditioning during temperatures reaching approximately 111°F. Following the incident, a medical evaluation of the toddler revealed the presence of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and THC in his system. Shellhammer also faces charges for violating a protection order.

Entities

Glendale · Arizona Cardinals · Maricopa County Sheriff's Office · May Mullin · Glendale Police Department

Timeline

25 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Mesa woman charged with child abuse after leaving toddler in hot garage
An Arizona woman faces felony child abuse charges after allegedly leaving her toddler in a hot, uncooled garage and exposing him to fentanyl, methamphetamine, and THC.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Glendale couple arrested for felony child abuse in extreme heat
An Arizona couple faces felony child abuse charges after allegedly walking their toddlers in 108-degree heat while intoxicated in Glendale.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · cleveland.com · cremation.com · fox10phoenix.com · thelibertydaily.com · usmagazine.com