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Off-duty police captain cited for leaving toddler in locked van while fishing, sheriff says
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Abigail Carrera , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The child, aged 2, was found in a locked vehicle with no adult present. The mother, a 54-year-old police captain, had taken the child out of the vehicle before officials arrived.
A law enforcement officer's actions are under scrutiny after a young child was discovered unattended. The child, aged 2, was found in a locked vehicle with no adult present. Authorities were alerted to the situation and responded promptly.
The mother, a 54-year-old police captain, had taken the child out of the vehicle before officials arrived. She and her partner were spoken to by deputies as part of the investigation. The officer has been cited and is currently on leave.
Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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