# Man arrested after leaving 6-year-old daughter sleeping in line

> Father leaves 6-year-old daughter outside Target to hold spot for Pokemon cards.
- Title: Man arrested after leaving 6-year-old daughter sleeping in…
- Summary: Father leaves 6-year-old daughter outside Target to hold spot for Pokemon cards.
- Keywords: john-michael dooley, 6-year-old daughter, target, pokemon cards, charleston, south carolina, unlawful conduct, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/pokemon/man-arrested-after-leaving-6-year-old-daughter-sleeping-in-line-for-pokemon-cards-3425627
- Author: Joe Pring
- Published: 2026-11-07T12:50:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john-michael dooley, 6-year-old daughter, target, pokemon cards, charleston, south carolina, unlawful conduct, gaming, sports
## Father leaves child alone in line
John-Michael Dooley, 35, of Johns Island, South Carolina, left his six-year-old daughter sleeping outside Target in Charleston to hold his spot in line for Pokemon cards.
## Police respond to unattended child
Charleston police responded to reports of an unattended child outside Target at 2:30 am on November 6, 2026.
## Arrested for unlawful conduct
Dooley was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after returning to Target where witnesses identified him.
## Key takeaway

John-Michael Dooley, 35, was arrested for leaving his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside Target to maintain his place in line for Pokemon cards.