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South Carolina Dad Arrested for Leaving Daughter in Pokémon Line
South Carolina father arrested after allegedly leaving 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside Target for Pokémon card release.
In brief
South Carolina father arrested after allegedly leaving 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside Target for Pokémon card release. South Carolina father John-Michael Dooley, 35, was arrested for leaving his 6-year-old daughter unattended outside a Target store to maintain his place in line for a new Pokémon card set…
Arrest Details
South Carolina father arrested after allegedly leaving 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside Target store for Pokémon card release.
What Happened
Police responded to report of unattended child outside Target around 2:30 a.m. in west ashley neighborhood.
Witness Account
Witnesses said father gave daughter pillow and blanket before leaving her asleep in line after 1 a.m.
Father's Admission
Father admitted he returned home to maintain his place in line for pokemon cards.
Current Status
Father charged with unlawful conduct toward child, released from custody after emergency protective custody.
The big picture
South Carolina father John-Michael Dooley, 35, was arrested for leaving his 6-year-old daughter unattended outside a Target store to maintain his place in line for a new Pokémon card set.
