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Douglasville couple charged for locking toddler in shed
- On June 2, in Douglasville, Georgia, Sarah Pombert, age 34, and Joseph Turner, age 35, were taken into custody for allegedly confining their 3-year-old son, Bjorn, inside a backyard shed from May 1 until May 22.
- Authorities filed arrest warrants on May 29 after investigating reports that the child was kept unsupervised, unbathed, and unclothed in a shed lacking running water and electricity.
- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office described the shed as a dirty living space and stated the suspects acted with criminal negligence causing second-degree child cruelty charges.
- Sheriff Govoni said he was “not surprised” due to “the lifestyle they live” and expressed hope the child can find a place where help is available.
- Pombert and Turner are held in Douglas County Jail facing felony charges, and the case highlights concerns about child welfare under neglectful conditions.
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Georgia couple arrested for leaving 3-year-old in a backyard shed without electricity or running water - The Pulse of NH
Douglas County Sheriff's Office(DOUGLASVILLE, Ga) -- A Georgia couple is now behind bars after allegedly leaving a 3-year-old alone in a backyard shed for weeks, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.Sarah Elizabeth Pombert, 34, and Joseph M...
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