Kentucky – A Kentucky paren was arrested over the weekend after allegedly directing his child to steal items from a local store in Kentucky. According to police reports, the 32-year-old parent, J. CarIton, loaded a cart with items and instructed his child, 13, to push it out of the store without paying.
The child was apprehended by store employees before exiting the premises. The parent reportedly left the scene prior to the theft attempt and was later located nearby by Kentucky authorities.
The 32-year-old parent faces multiple charges, including abandonment of a minor, unlawful transaction with a minor, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Under Kentucky law, abandonment of a minor occurs when a parent deserts a child under circumstances that endanger the child’s life or health with the intent to abandon them .
Unlawful transaction with a minor involves encouraging or facilitating a minor’s participation in illegal activities. Endangering the welfare of a minor pertains to actions that pose a risk to a child’s well-being.
As of the latest available information, he is being held at the county jail. Details regarding his bond status have not been publicly disclosed.
The investigation began when the store employees observed the child attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. Upon detaining him, they contacted local law enforcement. Officers later located parent and took him into custody. The child has been placed under the care of social services.
The man’s spouse was outside and told police that her partner had left the store and made her leave the area. She reportedly said she drove to the motel, where they were staying. According to officers, neither of them contacted law enforcement about the boy.
The incident has drawn attention to issues of parental responsibility and child welfare. Local authorities have emphasized the importance of safeguarding minors and holding individuals accountable for actions that jeopardize their well-being. The case remains under investigation, and further details may emerge as legal proceedings continue.
