South Carolina Man Arrested for Leaving Child Unattended for Pokémon Card Release
John-Michael Dooley, 35, of Johns Island, South Carolina, was arrested in Charleston after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter asleep outside a Target store. The incident occurred early Friday morning as customers gathered overnight for the release of a new Pokémon trading card set, 'Mega Evolution — Delta Reign.' Charleston police responded to the West Ashley store around 2:30 a.m. after receiving a report of an unattended child. Witnesses informed police that Dooley had provided his daughter with a pillow and blanket before leaving her in line sometime after 1 a.m. After approximately an hour, concerned customers contacted authorities. Upon Dooley's return, witnesses identified him, leading to his arrest. He reportedly admitted to detectives that he had gone home, leaving his daughter to hold his place in line for the card release. The child was found unharmed and was subsequently placed in emergency protective custody with the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Dooley faces charges of u...
