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South Carolina Dad Arrested for Leaving Daughter in Line

South Carolina man arrested for leaving 6-year-old daughter to hold his spot in line for Pokémon cards.

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Nov 10, 2026

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South Carolina Dad Arrested for Leaving Daughter in Line

South Carolina man arrested for leaving 6-year-old daughter to hold his spot in line for Pokémon cards.

In brief

South Carolina man arrested for leaving 6-year-old daughter to hold his spot in line for Pokémon cards. 35-year-old John-Michael Dooley was arrested for allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter in Target's line to keep his spot for Pokémon cards. Originally reported by VICE.

South Carolina dad arrested

35-year-old John-Michael Dooley was arrested for allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter in Target's line to keep his spot for Pokémon cards.

Daughter left in line

Dooley allegedly handed his daughter a pillow and blanket, tucked her into his spot on concrete, and left for home after 1 a.m.

Arrested for unlawful conduct

Arrested for unlawful conduct

Dooley admitted to detectives he went home to keep his spot without standing in line and was arrested for unlawful conduct toward a child.

The main idea

35-year-old John-Michael Dooley was arrested for allegedly leaving his 6-year-old daughter in Target's line to keep his spot for Pokémon cards.

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