South Carolina Father Arrested for Leaving Child Unattended for Pokémon Cards
John-Michael Dooley, a 35-year-old father from Johns Island, South Carolina, was arrested after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside a Target store in Charleston's West Ashley neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on a Friday as numerous customers gathered overnight for a new Pokémon trading card release. Witnesses reported that Dooley provided his daughter with a pillow and blanket before leaving her asleep in line sometime after 1 a.m. After approximately an hour, concerned customers contacted the police when Dooley did not return. Upon his return, witnesses identified him to officers, leading to his arrest. During questioning, Dooley admitted to returning home, leaving his daughter unattended to secure his place in line for the card purchase. The child was unharmed and subsequently placed in emergency protective custody with the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Dooley has been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child and has since been released from ...
